Bayern Munich coach, Thomas Tuchel, has expressed his pre-match anxiety ahead of the Champions League clash with Manchester City on Tuesday. Tuchel took over from the sacked Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern in March, and he admitted to TribalFootball that he finds it difficult to sleep ahead of such important matches.
Tuchel stressed the importance of getting enough sleep before the game, even though it can be challenging to switch off when your mind is preoccupied with strategies and game plans. He stated that he woke up early this morning and couldn’t go back to sleep, so he decided to go to the training ground to keep himself occupied.
Tuchel acknowledged that playing against Pep Guardiola is always a unique challenge, and he doesn’t think he can learn much from their previous encounters. He believes that they will need to find innovative solutions and deliver a complete performance to overcome City.
Tuchel recognized the magnitude of the task before them, saying that the Etihad Stadium is currently the gold standard for them. However, he also expressed confidence in his team’s abilities after their impressive results and performances in the Champions League so far. Despite the possibility of being seen as slight underdogs, Tuchel emphasized the importance of being confident and at the top of their game to achieve a positive outcome.
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