Not to late to claim title, says Tuchel

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday his side still had a chance to revive their season with a Bundesliga title, despite sitting second with five games to play.

Bayern host last-placed Hertha Berlin on Sunday, but could be four points behind at kickoff should leaders Borussia Dort-mund win away at relegation-threatened Bochum on Friday.

Tuchel has won just two of seven games since taking over as manager after the sacking of Julian Nagelsmann in late March, a period which has included elimination from the Champions League and the German Cup.

“We’re very honest with each other. We’re the last ones to sweep it under the carpet,” Tuchel told the pre-match press conference.

“Everyone knows my opinion about the performances, but one of the nice things about sport is that you get an opportunity to make things good again the next time you play.

“We gave up five points in our past two games, twice after leading.

“Right now we’re not trusting ourselves and each other as much as we could be, but we’re aware of that and we’re work-ing on it with openness and quality.

“We’re going to do everything we can to show a reaction.

“It’s not too late.”

Bayern have won the last ten Bundesliga titles and Tuchel admitted his side “no longer have it in our hands”, with Dortmund able to secure a championship by winning their five final games.