Thomas Tuchel
![Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Kylian Mbappe with teammates celebrate after the match on April 16, 2024 Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Kylian Mbappe with teammates celebrate after the match on April 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/16/psg.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Champions League Team of the Week - Joshua Kimmich, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe
Sports Mole picks its Team of the Week from the second legs of the Champions League quarter-finals, including Joshua Kimmich, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.
Apr 18, 09:58
![Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich scores against Arsenal on April 17, 2024 Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich scores against Arsenal on April 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich progress to semi-finals of Champions League at Arsenal's expense
Bayern Munich advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the second leg of their quarter-final.
Apr 17, 21:53
![Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring their second goal on April 9, 2024 Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring their second goal on April 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 17, 16:10
![Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann during a press conference on March 22, 2024 Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann during a press conference on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Julian Nagelsmann 'headlines three-man shortlist for Bayern Munich job'
Bayern Munich are reportedly targeting Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann for the managerial position at Allianz Arena, with Roberto De Zebri and Ralf Rangnick also options.
Apr 16, 18:46
![Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba on February 10, 2024 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba on February 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United handed transfer boost in pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen duo
Bayer Leverkusen are expecting to sell one of their 'big' players this summer, amid Manchester United's interest in both Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba.
Apr 16, 17:53
![Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury on April 11, 2024 Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury on April 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Bayern Munich injury blow for Arsenal clash
Thomas Tuchel confirms that Bayern Munich will be without two key attackers for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Arsenal.
Apr 16, 12:45
![Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Martin Odegaard on February 11, 2024 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Martin Odegaard on February 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal receive double injury boost ahead of Bayern Munich second leg
Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are both fit to train ahead of the Gunners' Champions League quarter-final second leg with Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Apr 16, 12:25
![Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso on February 10, 2024 Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso on February 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayer Leverkusen chief admits Xabi Alonso could end up managing former club
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro admits that Xabi Alonso could manage his former club Real Madrid in the future.
Apr 16, 00:28
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Zinedine Zidane 'contacted by European giants over management return'
Bayern Munich reportedly make contact with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane to discuss the possibility of taking over from Thomas Tuchel.
Apr 15, 12:20
![Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury on April 11, 2024 Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury on April 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Bayern Munich could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bayern Munich could line up for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Arsenal.
Apr 15, 10:45
![Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface celebrates scoring against Werder Bremen on April 14, 2024 Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface celebrates scoring against Werder Bremen on April 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayer Leverkusen crowned Bundesliga champions with five-goal win over Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen secure the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history courtesy of a 5-0 win over Werder Bremen on Sunday afternoon.
Apr 14, 18:20
![Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their third goal on February 17, 2024 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their third goal on February 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bukayo Saka out to emulate Ian Wright feat when Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal face Aston Villa
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will be out to emulate an achievement of Gunners legend Ian Wright when Mikel Arteta's side face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Apr 12, 15:41
![Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe pictured on September 27, 2023 Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe pictured on September 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Arsenal could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the Emirates.
Apr 12, 14:41
![Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal on April 9, 2024 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal on April 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. FC Koln - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and FC Koln, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 11, 19:51
![Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala on March 16, 2024 Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala on March 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City 'move ahead of Liverpool, Barcelona in race to sign £100m Bayern Munich attacker'
Manchester City are reportedly leading Liverpool and Barcelona in the race to sign Bayern Munich attacker Jamal Musiala.
Apr 11, 19:48
![Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso before the match on January 13, 2024 Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso before the match on January 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Xabi Alonso refuses to rule out future Premier League move
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso refuses to rule out the prospect of managing in the Premier League in the future.
Apr 11, 19:18
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United players 'fear Erik ten Hag has resigned himself to sack'
A number of Manchester United players feel that Erik ten Hag has resigned himself to losing his job as head coach this summer, according to a report.
Apr 11, 17:27
![Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury on April 9, 2024 Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury on April 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich set to be without key player for second leg with Arsenal
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel admits that Serge Gnabry is likely to miss the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final with Arsenal.
Apr 10, 15:20
![Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies celebrates after the match on January 27, 2024 Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies celebrates after the match on January 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich dealt huge defensive blow ahead of Arsenal second leg
Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies is ruled out of the Germans' Champions League last-16 second leg against Arsenal due to suspension.
Apr 9, 20:22
![Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring their first goal on April 3, 2024 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring their first goal on April 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Martin Odegaard fires Harry Kane "fear" warning to Arsenal for Bayern clash
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard insists that the Gunners should not "fear" Harry Kane ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Bayern Munich.
Apr 9, 07:39
![Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their first goal on April 6, 2024 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their first goal on April 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
Apr 8, 20:00
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 3, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
"That's history" - Mikel Arteta brushes off 5-1 Bayern Munich thrashings
Mikel Arteta insists that Arsenal's recent 5-1 thrashings against Bayern Munich are "history" ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Apr 8, 18:20
![Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer during the match on October 28, 2023 Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer during the match on October 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five Bayern Munich players return to training ahead of Arsenal first leg
Bayern Munich receive a quintuple injury boost ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg with Arsenal, as five players return to first-team training.
Apr 8, 12:17
![Bayern Munich's Harry Kane reacts after a missed chance on March 1, 2024 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane reacts after a missed chance on March 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich Combined XI - Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka
Ahead of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Bayern Munich, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Apr 7, 18:01
![Arsenal's David Ospina, Nacho Monreal and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores their second goal on March 7, 2017 Arsenal's David Ospina, Nacho Monreal and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores their second goal on March 7, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Apr 7, 11:13
![Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer during the match on October 28, 2023 Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer during the match on October 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Bayern Munich could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bayern Munich could line up for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Arsenal.
Apr 7, 09:26
![Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel before the match on September 26, 2023 Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel before the match on September 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich 'make decision over sacking Thomas Tuchel ahead of Arsenal showdown'
Bayern Munich reportedly have no plans to sack head coach Thomas Tuchel ahead of their quarter-final trip to Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Apr 7, 09:25
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How Arsenal could line up against Bayern Munich
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Bayern Munich.
Apr 7, 09:16
![Arsenal's Gabriel reacts with Leandro Trossard, William Saliba and Jorginho after blocking a shot from Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro on April 6, 2024 Arsenal's Gabriel reacts with Leandro Trossard, William Saliba and Jorginho after blocking a shot from Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro on April 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 7, 09:07
![Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer during the match on October 28, 2023 Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer during the match on October 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich quintet doubtful for Arsenal Champions League first leg
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel reveals that five of his players are doubts for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal.
Apr 6, 00:41
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Liverpool receive huge Ruben Amorim boost as Sporting boss opens door to exit
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim refuses to guarantee that he will stay at the Portuguese club amid links with the Liverpool job.
Apr 5, 18:09
![Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on March 17, 2024 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on March 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool-linked manager 'has doubts about replacing Jurgen Klopp'
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann could reportedly turn down the chance to manage Liverpool due to his unwillingness to succeed the departing Jurgen Klopp.
Apr 4, 11:56
![Barcelona head coach Xavi on January 21, 2024 Barcelona head coach Xavi on January 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona 'attempting to convince Xavi to stay as head coach'
Barcelona officials are allegedly attempting to convince Xavi to perform a U-turn on his decision to resign as head coach at the end of the season.
Apr 4, 09:19
![Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their third goal with Leon Goretzka, Kingsley Coman and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on January 12, 2024 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their third goal with Leon Goretzka, Kingsley Coman and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on January 12, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Heidenheim vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Heidenheim and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 4, 07:50
![Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich after the match on August 27, 2023 Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich after the match on August 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'make approach for in-demand Bayern Munich midfielder'
Arsenal reportedly approach Bayern Munich to discuss the availability of midfielder Joshua Kimmich, whose contract expires in the summer of 2025.
Apr 3, 17:32
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Liverpool 'cool interest in Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi'
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi is not one of the leading candidates to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, according to a report.
Apr 2, 19:16
![Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna before the match on February 14, 2024 Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna before the match on February 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'have concrete interest in appointing Championship manager'
Manchester United identify Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna as a potential successor to Erik ten Hag, according to a report.
Apr 2, 18:57
![Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti before the match on March 5, 2024 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti before the match on March 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid 'weighing up future move for Carlo Ancelotti replacement'
Real Madrid are reportedly already giving consideration to long-term replacements for manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Apr 2, 16:33
![Austria coach Ralf Rangnick on March 24, 2023 Austria coach Ralf Rangnick on March 24, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich deny links to former Manchester United manager
Bayern Munich director Max Eberl denies claims that contact has been made with Ralf Rangnick about taking charge of the side next season.
Mar 31, 16:36
![Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 30, 2024 Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Borussia Dortmund triumph in Der Klassiker to damage Bayern Munich's title dreams
Goals from Karim Adeyemi and Julian Ryerson secure a 2-0 victory for Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker, leaving Bayern Munich's title ambitions in severe jeopardy.
Mar 30, 19:25