Bayern's Ex-Coach Kovac Praises Tuchel: "Germany's Best Coach Right Now"
In an intriguing turn of events, former Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has showered praise on his current successor, Thomas Tuchel. In an interview ahead of the heated clash between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern Munich, Kovac hailed Tuchel as "a great coach." Adding further to his compliments, Kovac described Tuchel as "a coach who has been very successful no matter where he has been. For me, he is currently the best German coach." Kovac, however, reiterated that his statement is subject to one small condition: "In Germany, we have another one in England."
As he looks forward to a reunion with his former club, Kovac expressed his excitement to meet old friends in Munich. Despite acknowledging the challenge of facing Bayern, he reminded everyone that "we still believe in the remaining chance, which is always there."
Reacquainting with Old Friends
Kovac remained tight-lipped about his old friends in Munich, hinting that he wouldn't want to burden the list with too many names. Regardless, he's eagerly anticipating the opportunity to reconnect with his past.
The Underdogs in the Game
In sports terms, Kovac readily admitted that Wolfsburg were the clear underdogs in the game. However, he's quick to point out that "we're all sportsmen and we're all footballers: we still believe in the remaining chance, which is always there."
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As a seasoned coach, Tuchel boasts an impressive coaching resume. Despite his controversial tenure at Bayern, he managed to lead the team to a Bundesliga title in 2023/24. Ahead of his reign with England, he has previously demonstrated his tactical brilliance at Borussia Dortmund, securing the DFB Cup in 2016, and at Paris Saint-Germain, where he lifted the UEFA Champions League.
These achievements, as well as his legendary performances at Mainz and Chelsea, firmly place Tuchel as one of the top German coaches of his generation.
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