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The coach will play a big role in Bayern Munich?s ability to win. Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel wanted to be clear ? the team has not given up on its hopes of winning a trophy this season.
?We haven?t handed over the title. There?s an area between giving up and a statement of intent ? and that?s called reality. The gap is very big. That?s realistic. For us it?s about being more stable and finding new stability,? Tuchel said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). ?That always starts with the next step. We need to win, win, win. It?s no longer in our own hands. Leverkusen no longer feel us breathing down their neck. We?re to blame for that. But that doesn?t release us from our duty to give everything tomorrow.? One of the good things for Tuchel these days is that he has options with his lineup. The team is getting healthy, so competitions on the training ground is high. A player who Tuchel figures to continue keep in the mix ? when available ? is midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovi?, who has been excellent this season. Tuchel has enjoyed watching the youngster?s evolution this season.
?I?m pleased for him. He?s had a smile on his face since the first training session. As well as his ability on the pitch, he?s always shown what a great guy he is. You can see that childlike joy he has when he plays. His confidence comes from the way he plays. He?s a great guy and a top teammate, energises you every day, is s...