Thomas Tuchel expressed that he doesn’t consider himself as “the sole issue” at Bayern Munich and feels he can take more risks, following the news of his departure at the season’s end.
Tuchel, 50, will leave Bayern a year earlier than planned as part of “a sporting realignment” at the club.
“The only thing that matters now is that there is clarity,” said Tuchel, who was appointed in March 2023.
“Clarity brings freedom and it is good for the matches and the training.”
He added: “Freedom [also] for the coach in how to act. You don’t have to think about long-term consequences of your choices. You can be a bit more reckless.”
The German, who clinched the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 during his former position, guided Bayern to the Bundesliga title last season.
However, in pursuit of a 12th consecutive German championship this season, they currently lag behind unbeaten leaders Bayer Leverkusen by eight points with 12 games left.
Tuchel’s upcoming departure was affirmed on Wednesday following Bayern’s third consecutive defeat in all competitions, a 3-2 loss to Bochum on Sunday.
“It does not matter if I understand the decision of the club or whether I am happy with it,” said Tuchel, whose side play RB Leipzig on Saturday.
“I don’t think I am the only problem but I accept my responsibility. I am not satisfied with the way we play and have been unhappy for quite some time.
“Now we have a new situation. The situation has been solved and communicated but I don’t think I am the only problem.”