Thomas Tuchel ‘deeply offended’ by Bayern chief after ‘baseless’ claim adds ‘flavour’ to Madrid clash

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel says he is deeply offended by the criticism from the German club s honorary president Uli Hoeness.

Bayern host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, and the build-up has been dominated by Hoeness claim that the former Chelsea boss has neither the ability nor the desire to improve players and only wants new signings.

It offends me deeply

Hoeness ill-timed jibe comes on the back of 20,000 Bayern fans signing a petition urging the club to reconsider their decision to part ways with Tuchel at the end of the season.

It offends me deeply as a coach, said in response to Hoeness comments.

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