New Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said he had regrets over how his time with Borussia Dortmund came to an end but is now fully focused on his new role as they welcome his former team in a clash that could define the Bundesliga title race.
Tuchel returned to Germany to take over Bayern during the international break when they made the shock decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann with the team second in the Bundesliga and in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
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The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss previously coached Dortmund from 2015 to 2017, winning the German Cup in his second season.
But he chose not to dwell on the past as he prepares to lead his new side against his former employers, who are a point ahead in the league.
“I think it’s better if we leave it alone. It makes little sense to publicly stir up the dregs. The mood is very forgiving and everyone sees it that way,” Tuchel told a news conference before Saturday’s game.
“When I played with PSG in Dortmund, I got hugs from a lot of people and hugged a lot of people too.
