Pressure is rapidly building on Tuchel with the German giants staring down the barrel of their first trophyless season in 12 years, and their shock 3-2 loss on Sunday proved to be their third damaging defeat in a row across all competitions.
In a surprise move, Bayern cancelled the boss’ post-match press conference, leading to speculation that they would soon pull the trigger in a bid to salvage their season.
However, Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg revealed Tuchel will remain in post and that he is refusing to contemplate resigning owing to his desire to fight on, MailOnline reports.
A nightmare week for Bayern also saw them lose to Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen, who ran out emphatic 3-0 winners, and to Lazio in the Champions League last-16.
‘I feel rubbish,’ Dreesen said post-match. ‘I don’t believe in big statements about the coach. This issue isn’t on our mind at the moment.’
Pressed on whether Tuchel would be at the helm next week, he replied: ‘Of course.’
Bayern took the lead against Bochum through Jamal Musiala, though the fixture was twice interrupted by protests from supporters over private Bundesliga investment.
The hosts turned the match on its head before half-time, however, after Takuma Asano and Keven Schlotterbeck both netted to leave Bayern teetering once again.
Kevin Stoger then scored Bochum’s third from the penalty spot before under-fire defender Dayot Upamecano was sent off for the second time in as many matches.
