a new puzzle is offered to Thomas Tuchel

Second in the Bundesliga, one point behind Borussia Dortmund, knocked out of the German Cup and knocked out of the Champions League, Bayern Munich is in the throes of a hangover. However, the Bavarian club had made a strong choice by betting on Thomas Tuchel at the end of March in order to replace Julian Nagelsmann who was increasingly challenged. A month later, the bet of an immediate rebound is missed. However, the future with the former Paris Saint-Germain coach can be interesting if the Rekordmeister manages to digest these complicated weeks. However, this will require strong choices. And strong choices are already expected from the German club for the next transfer window. The file of the top striker promises to be a priority, but the management of the goalkeepers will also be something crucial for Thomas Tuchel.

Arrived this winter from Borussia Mönchengladbach to replace Manuel Neuer injured until the end of the season for a ski injury, Yann Sommer (34) is far from unanimous. Yet experienced and experienced in Bundesliga games, he has failed to be reassuring since his arrival. Playing 20 matches with Bayern Munich, he only made 6 clean sheets (only 1 in the last 9 matches) for 26 goals conceded. With him, Bayern Munich also has 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses. By way of comparison, Manuel Neuer had played 16 matches for 14 goals conceded and 7 clean sheets in the first part of the season and with him Bayern Munich had won 11 matches for 4 draws and 1 loss. A much less flattering record for Yann Sommer whose future does not seem so obvious.

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Under contract with Bayern Munich until June 2025, the one who has 82 caps with Switzerland is increasingly challenged and his teammates have lost confidence in him as pointed out Kicker. Moreover, the Sven Ulreich option (34 years old) – whose contract ends in June 2024 – could be exploited by Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season if the Swiss does not pull himself together. Yann Sommer will also have to deal with the upcoming return of Manuel Neuer whose rehabilitation is going perfectly and suggests a presence for the 2023/2024 pre-season. Thus, Manuel Neuer should regain a number one position in the next financial year if all goes as planned over the next few weeks.

A worrying prospect for Yann Sommer whose position as number one in the Swiss selection would be threatened by Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund) for Euro 2024. If Manuel Neuer is confirmed as number one, it would not be incongruous to see Yann Sommer consider leaving to play for this deadline. Added to this is the Alexander Nübel dossier. Back from loan after two seasons at AS Monaco, the 26-year-old goalkeeper has not convinced and it seems difficult to see him returning to Bavaria in a role of understudy or even third goalkeeper. His future will thus have to be decided. Third goalkeeper, Sven Ulreich should stay with him at least until the end of his contract. Finally, Bayern Munich is exploring avenues for the future and Belgian Bart Verbruggen (20) is very popular. A transfer accompanied by a loan so that he continues to toughen up with Anderlecht seems possible. The file of the guards is likely to animate the Bavarian summer.