Bayern Munich and head coach Thomas Tuchel announced a surprise parting of ways, ending their collaboration a year before the former’s contract expired. This unexpected decision raises many questions, and Bundesliga.com delves into the statistics behind Tuchel’s tenure to shed light on the potential reasons for this early exit.
12 – Tuchel had initially signed a deal through to 30 June 2025, but will now depart Bayern 12 months earlier.
464- Thomas Tuchel’s tenure as Bayern Munich manager remains uncertain. Should he leave after the current season, his official reign will have lasted 464 days, starting from his appointment on March 24, 2023. This would be a shorter stint than his predecessors, Julian Nagelsmann, Hansi Flick, and Niko Kovac. However, if his employment is considered terminated at the end of Matchday 34, the actual duration would be 421 days.
4- Under Thomas Tuchel’s leadership, Bayern Munich has experienced a notable decline in performance. Their win percentage has dipped significantly, with the team now averaging nearly one loss for every four competitive matches played (11 defeats in 44 games). This drop in form is further highlighted by their recent slump, where they suffered three consecutive defeats across all competitions for the first time in nearly nine years.
25- Thomas Tuchel’s stint as Bayern Munich coach saw the team suffer a significantly higher percentage of defeats compared to recent predecessors. His record reveals a 26% loss rate, the highest for any Bayern coach in the past 32 years since Sören Lerby’s tumultuous tenure (41% losses).
Traditionally, Bayern coaches have enjoyed much lower defeat rates, with most recent figures hovering around 12%. Notably, Hansi Flick’s reign stands out with a remarkable 8% loss rate.
Tuchel’s relatively high loss rate raises questions about various factors, including tactical choices, player management, and overall team cohesion. His departure after only six months highlights the challenges of maintaining Bayern’s traditionally high standards.
64- Tuchel’s win rate at Bayern Munich is the lowest since Louis van Gaal, falling below both Nagelsmann (71%) and Flick (81%) who achieved the highest win rates among recent Bayern coaches.
69- Under Thomas Tuchel’s leadership, Bayern Munich currently holds the second-best points-per-game average among Bundesliga coaches since his arrival. With 69 points gathered from 31 games (22 wins, 3 draws), they trail only Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso, who boasts 71 points, including four points earned from two matches against Bayern this season.
2.2- While leading Bayern Munich, Thomas Tuchel’s points per game average of 2.2 aligns with both Julian Nagelsmann and Niko Kovać’s tenures. This performance places him amongst competent past managers, but behind the exceptional records of Pep Guardiola and Hansi Flick, who averaged 2.5 and 2.4 points per game respectively.
3- Bayern have lost three of their first five Rückrunde games; the last time this happened was under Jürgen Klinsmann in 2008/09.
12- Bayern Munich’s recent struggles have fueled speculation about their potential for a trophyless season, something unseen since the 2011/12 campaign. Notably, that season was followed by the return of coach Jupp Heynckes, who led the team to a historic treble in 2012/13.
1- Currently atop the Bundesliga table, Bayern Munich boasts a points tally exceeding any other second-placed team at the 22-game mark in the history of the top division, with the exception of Borussia Dortmund’s 51 points under Thomas Tuchel in the 2015/16 season. Notably, Bayern’s current point total surpasses their own performance from last season at the same stage by four points, highlighting their impressive start to the campaign.
5- While known for their potent attack, Bayern Munich have experienced an unfamiliar struggle to convert chances in knockout matches under coach Thomas Tuchel. This concerning trend has seen them lose five times across the DFB Cup, DFL Supercup, and Champions League, managing only one victory in such crucial encounters.
100- While Bayern Munich have notched an impressive 100 goals in Thomas Tuchel’s first 44 games, exceeding a respectable average of 2.3 goals per game, a defensive fragility undermines their offensive prowess. They have conceded 54 goals in the same period, translating to a concerning average of 1.2 goals conceded per 90 minutes.
3- Under Thomas Tuchel, Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga scoring prowess remains impressive. Their average of 2.6 goals per game ranks them third among all Bayern coaches in the league’s history, surpassed only by Hansi Flick (3.0) and Julian Nagelsmann (2.9). Even Pep Guardiola’s highly-regarded Bayern team averaged 2.5 goals per match.
36- Compared to his predecessors, Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich has shown defensive vulnerabilities. In their first 31 Bundesliga games, they have conceded an average of almost 1.2 goals per game. This contrasts significantly with the defensive records of previous managers: Julian Nagelsmann (1.1), Hansi Flick (1.0), Niko Kovac (1.1), Jupp Heynckes (0.8 in 2017/18), Carlo Ancelotti (0.7), and Pep Guardiola (0.6). These statistics suggest that Tuchel’s side has been defensively less solid compared to recent Bayern Munich iterations.
10- Bayer Leverkusen heads into their clash against Bayern Munich boasting an impressive defensive record this season. With only 15 goals conceded in 22 games, they stand in stark contrast to the offensive juggernaut of Bayern, who have plundered the league with 61 goals. Although Leverkusen trails Bayern by 4 goals in terms of scoring prowess, their considerably tighter defense sets an intriguing stage for the upcoming encounter.