An Italian news report stated today, Monday, that "Bayern Munich has placed former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on the list of candidates to succeed German Thomas Tuchel. Bayern has faced three consecutive defeats against Bayer Leverkusen, Lazio, and Bochum in the Bundesliga and the Champions League, falling 8 points behind the Bundesliga leaders, making it difficult for them to reach the Round of 16 in the continental tournament. According to the Italian newspaper "Corriere dello Sport," the relationship between Bayern and Tuchel has not been at its best lately, which may lead the club to dismiss their coach. The report confirmed that Bayern leaders have already contacted Frenchman Zinedine Zidane, the former Real Madrid manager, to take over from Thomas Tuchel. Zidane has not coached any team since leaving Real Madrid in the summer of 2021, as he was waiting to take charge of the French national team following Didier Deschamps, whose contract was renewed.