Before CL clash with Lazio

Bayern’s De Ligt: “Are together in this sh****”

Bayern are deep in crisis. Defender Matthijs De Ligt took the team to task ahead of the Champions League round of 16 against Lazio Roma. "We are all together in this Sch****. Tomorrow is a very important and big game for us."

The German record champions must overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in the second leg to avoid an early exit from the top flight. The German media are already talking about a "final match" or "match of destiny" for Thomas Tuchel. Should it not be enough against Lazio in the end, Bayern bosses would seriously consider sacking Tuchel early, according to reports.

"We are all in this sh**** together"
"We players are also responsible, we do everything together. If the coach has to go, we also have to say that we didn't do a good job. We're all in this sh**** together, we have to get out of this phase together. Tomorrow is a very important and big game for us," said De Ligt, who has had a rather difficult time under Tuchel recently and has rarely been used from the start.

Farewell? "Coach makes the decisions"
Is the Dutchman already thinking about leaving? "Now is not the time for that. I'm very happy at Bayern Munich. Of course, I had a somewhat difficult season. Physically, I feel good. Of course, the coach makes the decisions in the end. The only thing I can control is to be as fit as possible and play as well as possible. I want to help the team," said De Ligt.