Bayern Munich CEO backs under-pressure boss Thomas Tuchel, saying that they won’t change manager despite their ‘deserved’ loss to Bayer Leverkusen and failed tactical switch

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has revealed that Thomas Tuchel remains safe in his job despite his side losing 3-0 to Bayer Leverkusen.

Xabi Alonso’s side put in a dominant performance that sees them remain on top of the Bundesliga, five points clear of Bayern Munich.

Pressure was on Tuchel before the match, with many believing that anything but a win could see his future in doubt.

However, Bayern Munich CEO Dressen has played down rumours surrounding Tuchel’s future as he admitted that the German champions deserved to lose.

‘Nothing changes,’ Dressen told BILD. ‘We knew beforehand that it would be a difficult game. We would have liked a different result. We are concentrating on the next games.

Thomas Tuchel is under increased pressure after opting to switch systems in the 3-0 loss

Jan-Christian Dressen (left) has backed the manager to turn things around

‘I don’t like to repeat myself (about Tuchel’s future), it remains as I just said.’

Fans were confused as Tuchel opted to change system going into the match.

The former Chelsea boss reverted to the formation that he used at Stamford Bridge, setting up in a back three to match his opponents.

However, the decision backfired as the German has since been criticised for using a new system for the first time this season.

When asked about the tactical change, Dressen refused to comment. 

He said: ‘I don’t want to speculate too much about the line-up. 

‘Leverkusen was simply better. We deserved to lose, we just have to accept that. 

‘Luckily we still have 13 match days left and will hope for one or two mistakes from Leverkusen .’ 

Tuchel had previously slammed suggestions that he could be replaced by Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness at the end of the season.

But with Bayern Munich underperforming in the league, the head coach could be under even more pressure come the end of the season.