Unexpected without a doubt. the PSG of Neymar and Mbappé will have a new technical director in 2020.
the Paris Saint Germain has decided to fire Thomas Tuchel, This is officially announced by the newspaper Bild and various French media.
The news comes a day after the beating of the PSG 4-0 against Strasbourg in the French League, better known as Ligue 1.
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The irregular beginning of the PSG in the French championship, where he is third in the standings, and some disagreements with the Paris club directors, have condemned Tuchel.
It should be mentioned that the Thomas Tuchel was already two and a half years in front of the PSG and last season led the team to the Champions League final, which they lost to Bayern Munich.
There is still nothing official and in fact the dismissal of the coach has not yet been made public by the Parisian team, but everything is underway to change the structure and try to turn it around. team in the second leg of the season.
THERE IS A FAVORITE
the PSG, Who has already decided to fire Thomas Tuchel, Is looking for a replacement and there is already a clear favorite.
Mauricio Pochettino, Who was coach of Tottenham in England, is the one who aims to become the new captain of the Parisian ship.
It should be mentioned that Pochettino it has been more than a year without directing. The Argentine sounded strong recently for Real Madrid when Zidane was questioned, but the Frenchman’s comeback once again left him off the white bench.
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A second serious candidate is Allegri, who is also unemployed and had a great past leading Juventus.
THE REASON FOR THE DISMISSAL
An interview with Thomas Tuchel yesterday at Sport1 could have been the trigger for the departure of the German coach on Christmas Day.
He said of the little value he was given to reach the Champions League final: “We were missing a game to win the Champions League and we never had the feeling that we had convinced people now and that they recognized our work. Also it makes you a little sad or angry at times. In any case, there are extreme expectations in the club and in the environment. You have the feeling that the love for the league is not there like in Bayern Munich, for example. “
Besides, Tuchel spoke of the low value in teamwork because of the stars: “I think it’s a shame for the players because it completely erases the very serious performances of the team. They always say we have Di María, Mbappé and Neymar. And as much as they win in Bordeaux, but that’s not a success it seems. And with that, of course, you don’t appreciate discipline, sustained play and intensity. “