Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidžic has made a decision on Thomas Tuchel after their Bundesliga title hopes suffered a big blow.
The title race is now in Borussia Dortmund's hands after Bayern fell to a 3-1 defeat to RB Leipzig on Saturday evening.
Dortmund can enter the final game of the season top of the log if they defeat Augsburg on Sunday.
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The Bavarians could now end the season without any major trophies but Salihamidžic says Tuchel needs the pre-season with his team.
"All decisions were made to the best of our knowledge and belief for FC Bayern. I'm doing my job 24/7 and always trying to do my best," Salihamidžic told Sky, as per Mia San Mia.
"When you see what kind of team we had before the start of the season — it's surprising to me too that we might not win any title this season.
"We looked at it for a long time and were of the opinion that we had to act. Thomas Tuchel needs the preparation (preseason) with the team, then everything will be better."
When asked about Bayern's title chances, "I've always preferred to have it in our own hands, that's no longer the case.
"Now we have to hope, cross our fingers, win our game next week and see what happens."
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