Will Harry Kane have a new manager by the time Bayern Munich face Arsenal? Champions League change predicted as ‘strange’ Thomas Tuchel faces sack threat

Thomas Tuchel is a “strange” character, says Lothar Matthaus, and Bayern Munich may have a new manager in place by the time they face Arsenal.

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• German giants struggling for a spark
• Domestic title slipped from their grasp
• Coach may depart earlier than planned

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The German giants, who are poised to surrender their Bundesliga crown to Bayer Leverkusen this season, are due at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday for the first leg of a heavyweight quarter-final clash with Premier League opposition.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  They head into that tie on the back a humbling 3-2 defeat to Heidenheim that saw them squander a two-goal first-half lead. Harry Kane was on target again in that contest, as the England international reached 38 goals for the season, but the former Tottenham striker may have a new boss calling the shots when returning to the familiar surrounds of north London.

• WHAT MATTHAUS SAID ABOUT BAYERN

  Bayern legend Matthaus believes change could be on the cards in Bavaria, telling : “Last week's embarrassing performance against Dortmund and today's result says a lot. Thomas Tuchel can no longer reach the team, he gives strange press conferences and makes strange statements. I could imagine that Bayern will react in the next 24 to 48 hours, Because it can't continue like this. The team needs a new impulse somehow and Thomas Tuchel can no longer give it.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN?

  Bayern have suffered six defeats in the league this season, while also crashing out of domestic cup competition and – with Tuchel already announcing that he will be stepping down at the end of the season – the Champions League now presents the only route to major silverware for Kane and Co at the Allianz Arena.