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  • 27 nil but still not impressed – Bayern’s Tuchel not happy about team’s display

    27 nil but still not impressed – Bayern’s Tuchel not happy about team’s display

    Bayern Munich began their redemption season with a spectacular display, setting off fireworks both literally and figuratively.

    The German champions faced local rivals Rottach-Egern, a ninth-division team, and cruised to a resounding victory, scoring an astonishing 27 goals against their opponents.

    While the overwhelming scoreline caught the attention of many, particularly Barcelona fans, it was the remarks of head coach Thomas Tuchel that generated the most interest.

    Tuchel speaks on Bayern’s win

    Tuchel was not at all pleased with the team’s display on the night. Despite the stream of goals he was treated to from the touchline, it was the details of the little mistakes his team made that left the German tactician frustrated.

    Speaking in the post-match conference, Tuchels is quoted by @MunichFanpage on Twitter to have said:

    “We won 27-0 but I’m not entirely satisfied with the result. We could’ve scored more goals. The 2nd half wasn’t the best.”

    Many have reacted to the words of the former Chelsea manager with confusion, given it was the team’s first proper run-out following their summer holidays.

    The Bayern boss did name a supremely strong starting team considering the occasion, as the likes of Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, and Joshua Kimmich all featured.

    There is hope that Bayern Munich fans will experience a better season as the club recently completed the signing of Napoli’s Scudetto-winning defender, Kim Min-jae.

    The South Korean comes in as a welcome addition to help strengthen a defence that had its shaky moments last season.

    The former Napoli man was signed in a deal in the region of 50 million euros (£43m), per reports from the BBC.

    Tottenham reject Bayern’s second bid

    Earlier, Sports Brief reported Bayern Munich’s bid to sign Harry Kane this summer from Tottenham Hotspur is proving more difficult than they may have anticipated.

    Bayern had an offer of €60m plus add-ons to sign Kane rejected by Tottenham last month. Now the Bundesliga champions have returned with an improved deal.

    The Bavarians have made an improved offer of €80m for the 29-year-old forward, as they are keen to bring the English forward to the Allianz Arena this summer.

  • Roma star, Tammy Abraham is fueling Premier League rumours

    Roma star, Tammy Abraham is fueling Premier League rumours

    Under former owner Roman Abramovich, Chelsea had a reputation for making extravagant transfer purchases.

    In his first two windows as a new co-owner, Todd Boehly developed the same habit, spending about £600 million.

    The club boasts one of the best academies in the world, but its players were perpetually frustrated by being loaned out; this situation briefly stopped when the Blues were slapped with a transfer ban in the 2019–20 season.

    Club legend Frank Lampard returned to the team as manager and filled the voids with players from the club’s academy.

    He made debuts for eight graduates, including Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, Mason Mount, and Reece James.

    Lampard left midway through the second season and was replaced by Thomas Tuchel.

    Abraham then left for AS Roma due to a lack of playing time for £34 million, as reported by BBC Sports.

    Abraham hints at EPL return

    In his first season in Rome, Abraham scored 19 goals and provided five assists in all competitions, helping Jose Mourinho’s side win the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League.

    He has since grown frustrated due to a lack of playing time and increased competition by the presences of Paulo Dybala, Andrea Belotti, and Eduardo Bove.

    According to Sky Italia, Manchester United and Aston Villa are interested in bringing Abraham back to England, with Chelsea also considering activating his €80 mil release clause.

    His recent interview suggests he could be open to a return to English football.

    “In football, never say never. Right now, my goal and my attention is on Roma: we want to finish the season well.

    I haven’t even started thinking about anything other than just being here and doing my best,” he told FourFourTwo, as quoted by Football Italia.

    “I wouldn’t say there are any loose ends in England; I’m in no rush. Maybe I’ll stay at Roma for the next ten years, or maybe not.

    You never know what’s around the corner,” he added.

    Arsenal interested in Abraham

    Sports Brief also reported that Arsenal are interested in bringing Abraham back to England and could make a move this summer for the London-born striker. Roma will demand a fee of €80 mil and interested clubs would have to contend with Chelsea, who have a clause that would be active by the end of the season.