(Reuters) - 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 quarter-finals of the Champions League.
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 standings. The German manager said his mantra at Bayern in his first week was"work, eat, sleep, repeat" even though some of his players only just returned from international duty.
"I was pretty tired in the evening but you want to soak up as much as possible. It's very demanding but at the same time, the best there is. I'm very grateful to be given the confidence at such a level."
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