Bayern Munich’s last season was one of its worst in the 21st century. They were dethroned in the Bundesliga by Bayer Leverkusen. Real Madrid eliminated them in the Champions League. The trophyless campaign was sealed with a heavy defeat to RB Leipzig in the Super Cup and a knockout by the third-tier side Saarbrucken in the DFB Cup.On top of everything, the team was unrecognizable in terms of their playing style. There was a lot of turmoil in the dressing room. Some players, like Joshua Kimmich or Alphonso Davies, were playing far below the expected level. Leon Goretzka literally fell apart…Auba reveals shocking things about Tuchel: “It was not the guy I knew a few years ago”However, with Vincent Kompany’s arrival, things changed drastically. The Bavarians are now again like they used to be, and the man to blame for last season’s shortcomings is none other than – Thomas Tuchel.Take Kimmich, for instance. Bayern Munich’s defender didn’t extend his contract because of Tuchel. Talking to the media a few nights ago, Kimmich indirectly confirmed that leaving the Allianz Arena appeared as an option precisely because of Kompany’s predecessor.”What is the probability that I will stay? Much, much higher than last year. I can see that we are playing football again. It had a lot to do with the former coach. All of Germany sees the change, that we play differently, that things look much better. Everything is better, both at matches and at training. We’re having a good time again”.Kompany: My father came as a refugee to Belgium – why should I not believe in myself!? Kane: We wanted to score 11 goals!Kimmich plays like he’s reborn. Kompany restored his confidence, and the player’s quality was never disputed. It just took him some time to become the soul of the whole team again. That role, when he takes responsibility and everything starts from him, obviously pleases Kimmich, and he’s not hiding from it. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8625178##The option of staying seems more than realistic at this moment…”We are talking. I will not rush, nor put pressure on myself. I am aware that in the coming months we have to solve some things. There are many good reasons for extending the contract. I am interested in the greatest sporting successes in the next three or four years. I have to think carefully before I make the final decision”.Kimmich: ‘I like to play a lot of games’Kimmich reveals that this decision will partly depend on Bayern’s negotiations with Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies…”Of course, there is also that. I am interested in how the team will look in the coming years. In order to produce results, we have to be at a high level, to have the best players. So – yes, and that is one of the factors,” concluded he.
