Bayern director hits out at Tuchel: 'What a lack of energy'

Bayern director Eberl criticised Tuchel's tenure, saying the squad lacked energy and enthusiasm when he arrived in March 2024; successor Kompany has since revitalised the club.

Max Eberl, Bayern Munich's sporting director, has launched a sharp critique of Thomas Tuchel's management during his 16-month spell at the club. In an interview with the club magazine, Eberl recalled his shock upon arriving in March 2024, describing a squad lacking energy and motivation. "When I first came to the players' building at a club like Bayern, I thought: what lethargy. It felt like a heavy blanket lay over the club," he said.

Eberl credited Tuchel's successor Vincent Kompany with completely transforming the atmosphere. "He breathed new life into that feeling. Many players are the same, but seem completely changed," the director explained. Kompany has since delivered two Bundesliga titles and the DFB-Pokal.

Interestingly, Eberl had initially considered keeping Tuchel after other candidates including Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann declined the role. However, club president Uli Hoeness and other board members vetoed the idea. Tuchel is now England's national team manager.