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      Zinedine Zidane ‘will only return to management for three jobs’ as Bayern Munich hunt new boss

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE will reportedly only return to management should three specific jobs become available.The Frenchman has been linked with the Bayern Munich post following the announcement that Thomas Tuchel will be stepping down.
      Zinedine Zidane will only manage one of three potential jobsCredit: Reuters
      Tuchel will leave Bayern at the end of the season, prompting the Bundesliga giants into a hunt for their next manager.
      Zidane, 51, along with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso have been spoken about as potential options.
      The former Real Madrid manager has been out of work since leaving the LaLiga giants in 2021.
      During his time as Bernabeu boss, he enjoyed enormous success winning the Champions League three times and the league twice.
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      Since becoming a free agent, Zidane has been tipped with moves to Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
      However, Sport have claimed that only three jobs would interest Zidane in returning to the dugout.
      This includes Bayern, as well as his former side Juventus and the French national team.
      An insider told the outlet: “Zinédine sees FC Bayern like Real Madrid: an institution as a club with a great past and great working conditions.
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      “Both clubs have many similarities in the way they work.
      “In this respect, it was for him German record champions a topic that he never rejected.
      Zinedine Zidane cannot stop smiling as he hands Karim Benzema Ballon d’Or congratulates Real Madrid star
      “But he definitely doesn’t want to go to England, that’s for sure.
      “But if those in charge in Munich want to get him, they have to give him the sporting power and fulfill his wishes.
      “He is very ambitious and subordinates everything to success. He doesn’t want to leave anything to chance.”

      As revealed by the insider, Zidane has no interest in managing in the Premier League.
      This could rule him out as an option for Liverpool should they miss out on Alonso. More

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      Inside 12-man dressing room split at Bayern Munich after Tuchel is axed – with Harry Kane’s side revealed

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      BAYERN MUNICH are in a 12-man dressing room split as Thomas Tuchel’s time at the Bundesliga giants falls apart.Tuchel has announced he will leave the club at the end of this season after a disastrous run of defeats.
      Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich in the summerCredit: AP
      The Bavarian side’s season is crumbling after three straight losses has left them eight points behind Bundesliga frontrunners Bayern Leverkusen and facing a potential exit from the Champions League.
      A 3-0 defeat in Leverkusen was followed by a 1-0 loss to Lazio last week, and they then suffered a shock 3-2 defeat away at VFL Bochum on Sunday. 
      Xabi Alonso is now understood to be Bayern’s top candidate to take over in the summer.
      And German outlet BILD has reported the dressing room at the Allianz Arena is divided as six players support the boss while the others are anti-Tuchel.
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      With fans wondering which side Harry Kane falls on after Tuchel revealed he was unhappy with the performances at Bayern, SunSport takes a look inside the divide…
      Anti-Tuchel
      According to BILD, the big name that stands out on this list is Bayern Munich icon Thomas Muller.
      The 34-year-old has spent his entire career at the German giants and in public has been very supportive of Tuchel.
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      But behind closed doors it’s a different story as the vice-captain does not fit Tuchel’s game plan.
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      This term Muller’s playing time has gone down and has been left out of the squad’s starting XI more.
      Harry Kane sets ANOTHER record at Bayern Munich after bagging 24th league goal of the season
      Another star on the list is Joshua Kimmich whose relationship with Tuchel began to fall apart after the manager wanted to bring in a new No6 in the summer.
      The 26-year-old did not start against Leverkusen and was subbed off after 63 minutes against Bochum.
      And his team-mates had to hold him back after being involved in a spat with assistant boss Zsolt Low.
      Other stars falling into the anti-Tuchel box are Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Matthijs De Ligt and Mathys Tel.
      Thomas Muller is one of the players against Tuchel because of reduced game timeCredit: Rex
      Joshua Kimmich is also reported to be against the manager over a transfer talk in the summerCredit: EPA
      Pro-Tuchel
      Luckily for the boss, he still has players who back him.
      And for them, they probably remember that before the three defeats, Bayern Munich had only lost two Bundesliga games this term and were unbeaten in the Champions League.
      Harry Kane is one who stands by the manager after being persuaded to join the German side after Tuchel visited his house last summer.
      While his performance against Leverkusen was labelled as a “catastrophe” by BILD he has had a remarkable term overall.
      Harry Kane supports Tuchel who persuaded him to join Bayern in the summerCredit: EPA
      The England captain has scored 29 goals this term and now holds the record of most goals scored by a Bayern player in their debut season.
      Meanwhile, alongside Kane is captain Manuel Neuer who stands by Tuchel who stood by him during his time on the sidelines over a leg fracture.
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      Newbie Eric Dier is grateful to have been given a spot by Tuchel and has already made more appearances for Bayern (five) than he did all season for Spurs (four). 
      Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, and Raphael Guerrero complete the list of those in support of the boss.
      Captain Manuel Neuer also backs Tuchel because he stood by him during his injuryCredit: Rex
      Eric Dier is grateful for Tuchel giving him a chance at BayernCredit: Getty More

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      Bayern Munich already line up next manager after agreeing to part ways with Thomas Tuchel in summer

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      XABI ALONSO is being lined up to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.Tuchel will leave the German giants at the end of the season after a disastrous run of fixtures.
      Thomas Tuchel is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of seasonCredit: Reuters
      Alonso is the top managerial target for a host of top clubsCredit: Reuters
      Xabi Alonso and Thomas Tuchel embraced before their 3-0 title showdownCredit: EPA
      The German’s long-term position became untenable following three consecutive defeats – a first for Bayern since the Pep Guardiola days of 2015.
      His side was dismantled 3-0 by Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen last week, which threatened to end their 11-year reign as Bundesliga champions.
      They were then beaten 1-0 by Lazio in the Champions League last-16 first leg in Rome.
      The pressure increased on Tuchel after Sunday’s 3-2 loss at bottom-half Bochum left his side eight points behind Alonso’s Bundesliga leaders.
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      Alonso is now understood to be Bayern’s top candidate to take over in the summer.
      Facing a first trophyless season in 12 years, Bayern’s primary plan was to reach the end of the campaign with Tuchel and assess the situation.
      But it was confirmed on Wednesday that Tuchel will in fact leave at the end of this campaign.
      The former Chelsea boss said: “We have agreed that we will end our working relationship at the end of this season.”
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      In 44 matches as manager so far, he has won 28, drawn five and lost 11.
      Leon Goretzka has compared Bayern’s recent downturn “a horror movie that doesn’t stop.”
      Alonso,42,is in cruise control at the top of the league and is unbeaten in all competitions.
      The German giants will have to fight off some serious competition from Liverpool in order to employ his services.
      The Spaniard was tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp after the Reds manager dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. 
      Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes claims he is “sure” Alonso will stay with the club despite interest from both sides.
      If they fail to nab Alonso, Bayern will consider three-time Champions League winner Zinedine Zidane.
      Meanwhile, rumours swirled that former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could come in as interim boss. More

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      Thomas Tuchel to LEAVE Bayern Munich after disastrous run under ex-Chelsea boss has them set to go trophyless

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is set to leave Bayern Munich after a disastrous run of results.The German champions are on the verge of ending the season without winning a single trophy.
      Thomas Tuchel is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      He has now agreed with the club to depart at the end of the campaign.
      The decision comes after discussions between Tuchel and Bayern, with the manager confirming the news.
      Tuchel explained: “We have agreed that we will end our collaboration after the end of this season.
      “Until then, my coaching staff and I will of course continue to do everything we can to ensure maximum success for FC Bayern.”
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      Reports had previously claimed Bayern may appoint an interim manager until the end of the season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer amongst the rumoured candidates.
      Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane has been tipped to return to management and replace Tuchel in the long-term.
      However, Xabi Alonso is now understood to be Bayern’s top candidate to take over in the summer.
      Bild claim that there is a split in the Bayern squad involving Harry Kane.
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      Their report states that six key members of the team currently fall into an anti-Tuchel camp, with six others supporting the manager.
      It is understood that Kane falls into the group of players who are behind the outgoing boss.
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      Tuchel has been in charge at the Allianz Arena since March 2023 after replacing Julian Nagelsmann.
      Bayern went on to pip Borussia Dortmund to the Bundesliga title last term but their fortunes under Tuchel have faded this term.
      Third tier Saarbrucken knocked Bayern out of the German Cup back in November, whilst they currently trail Lazio in their Champions League last 16 tie.
      However, it is their league performance that has perhaps been most damning on the former Chelsea boss.
      Bayern’s run of 11 consecutive Bundesliga titles is at risk of coming to an end at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen.
      Alonso’s side are currently eight points clear of second place Bayern with 12 matches remaining.
      The two sides had been locked in a tense title race before back-to-back defeats for Bayern.
      Tuchel has lost his last three matches with Bayern slipping eight points off top spotCredit: Getty
      Bayern are at risk of ending the season without winning a trophyCredit: Getty
      Those losses included a 3-0 away defeat at Leverkusen earlier this month.
      As a result, Tuchel now seems set to depart a year ahead of his contract expiring.
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      In 44 matches as manager so far, he has won 28, drawn five and lost 11.
      However, four of those 11 defeats have come in his last seven matches in the dugout. More

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      How Bayern Munich could line up under Solskjaer with De Gea and £158m of Man Utd talent

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER could raid Manchester United for new players if he is appointed Bayern Munich manager.SunSport understands the Norwegian could join the German giants amid increasing pressure on Thomas Tuchel.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could make big changes if he joins Bayern MunichCredit: EPA
      Thomas Tuchel is under pressure following three defeats in a rowCredit: EPA
      Bayern have lost three games on the bounce including a 3-0 thrashing by title rivals Bayer Leverkusen, who are now eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
      Solskjaer, 50, could join as interim boss if Tuchel is sacked and could then look to bring in high profile stars if he stays long-term.
      And he could look to poach talent from former club United to build a new-look Bayern team.
      One easy addition would be free agent David de Gea who left Old Trafford last summer after 12 years at the club.
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      Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is now 37 and could be approaching retirement with his contract expiring in less than 18 months.
      Bayern are in need of defensive reinforcements after shipping three goals in their last two league games, and Solskjaer could look at two United defenders.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire, who were bought for a combined £130million, have found themselves in and out of the team under Erik ten Hag and both would add experience to Bayern.
      Maguire could be made available for sale too after coming close to a transfer to West Ham last summer.
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      Solskjaer’s managerial record
      Molde (2010-2014) – 69 wins, 26 draws, 31 defeat, 55 per cent win rate
      Cardiff (2014) – 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 defeats, 30 per cent win rate
      Molde (2015 – 2018) – 66 wins, 19 draws, 33 defeats, 56 per cent win rate
      Man Utd (2018 – 2021) – 91 wins, 37 draws, 40 defeats, 54 per cent win rate

      Bayern have shown they are happy to explore the Premier League market by adding Harry Kane and Eric Dier to their squad in recent transfer windows.
      And they could be keen to snap up Jadon Sancho if the winger impresses in the remainder of his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund this season.
      Thomas Tuchel fumes at Bundesliga rule after Bayern Munich’s defeat to Bayer Leverkusen
      It appears Sancho has no future at United after falling out with Ten Hag in September, so he will likely be made available for transfer this summer just three years after being signed for £73m.
      Fans are keen on the idea of Solskjaer joining Bayern – a team he scored the winner against in the 1999 Champions League final.
      One reacted to the rumour saying: “I want this to happen so badly I felt so bad for him for no reason when he left United.”
      Another added: “The man ruined Bayern in ’99. Now they want to sub him in to be a hero!”
      However one reacted with mockery, writing: “April 1st already I see 🤣” More

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      Fans say ‘it’s not April 1 yet’ as Bayern Munich line up sensational move for Man Utd legend Solskjaer amid horror form

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is being lined up as a sensational replacement for Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.Tuchel finds himself under immense pressure at the Allianz Arena following three defeats in a row.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a shock target for Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel is feeling the heat at the Allianz ArenaCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane is at serious risk of remaining trophylessCredit: AP
      That sees the reigning Bundesliga champions at serious risk of an early Champions League exit and eight points off Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
      Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg was first to claim Bayern are weighing up a stunning move for Solskjaer to take over as interim boss.
      And SunSport understands the legendary Manchester United striker – and somewhat underwhelming boss – is indeed being eyed by the German giants.
      Bayern remain unlikely to sack Tuchel before the end of the season.
      But should results fail to improve, and the Bavarian bosses ditch the Champions League-winning Chelsea boss, Solskjaer would be in contention to take over as interim chief.
      Zinedine Zidane is also linked with the job but Liverpool-target Xabi Alonso remains the preferred candidate as he works wonders at Leverkusen.
      But the news about Solskjaer understandably left fans utterly baffled.
      One joked: “It’s not April 1st yet…”
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      Another wrote: “Please no.”
      A third added: “Noooo. You have to be on the wind-up? Surely not?”
      Thomas Tuchel fumes at Bundesliga rule after Bayern Munich’s defeat to Bayer Leverkusen
      But a final user quipped: “Fans are going to be in for a shock when they realise that Mr ‘Just Vibes’ is actually a top-drawer head coach and man-motivator. Would be a great appointment.”
      Solskjaer, 50, permanently etched his name into Manchester United history when he scored the epic 93rd-minute winner in the Champions League final… against Bayern.
      He retired from his playing days in 2007 before stepping into coaching, initially with the Red Devils academy before two successful stints at former club Molde either side of a dreary spell with Cardiff.
      The Norwegian was given the United gig in 2018, initially as an interim boss to replace Jose Mourinho.
      After a flying start, Solskjaer got the job on a permanent basis and proved a unifying presence at Old Trafford, guiding United to second in the Premier League in 2021/22.
      However, things soon turned sour and he was sacked in November 2022 following a 4-1 loss to Watford, with the club having lost five of their opening 12 games.
      The ex-striker has been out of work ever since.
      But he revealed this month he is ready to return to management – and was open to working in a new country.
      He said: “I’ve got at least one club job in me. It has to be an interesting one, somewhere, an adventure, somewhere, I can be myself.
      “No disrespect, but after you’ve managed Manchester United for three years, it’s like, where do you go?
      “I want to feel that pressure again. You know, when you see the games, you miss it.

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s managerial careerRECORD
      Molde – Nov 2010 to Jan 2014 – P 126, W 69, D 26, L 31, Win % 54.76Cardiff City – Jan 2014 to Sep 2014 – P 30, W 9, D 5, L 16, Win % 30.00Molde – Oct 2015 to Dec 2018 – P 118, W 66, D 19, L 33, Win % 55.93Man Utd – Dec 2018 to Nov 2021 – P 168, W 91, D 37, L 40, Win % 54.17Total – P 442, W 235, D 87, L 120, Win % 53.17
      TROPHIES
      Molde

      Tippeligaen: 2011, 2012
      Norwegian Football Cup: 2013

      Man Utd

      UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2020–21
      Premier League Manager of the Month: Jan 2019

      “I’ve had offers. Most recently, two from Saudi Arabia.
      If you’ve managed Man Utd, you put your own criteria about what you want to work with. I love England and the Premier League.
      “Even the Championship feels stronger than ever, but I don’t feel bound to England. Maybe a different challenge where I need to experience a new culture and learn a new language.”
      Bayern suffered embarrassment earlier in the season when they were dumped out of the DFB-Pokal Cup by third-tier FC Saarbrucken.
      Tuchel’s men flew through their Champions League group with five wins and a draw – including the double over United – to top their group.
      🚨🇳🇴 Solskjaer on the ’99 final: “I never watched the whole game. I watched the 15 minutes after I came on once. But I saw that goal a million times.” #MUFCpic.twitter.com/dJh1XRgE83— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) May 13, 2023

      But their form has fallen off a cliff in recent weeks, with a crushing defeat to Xabi Alonso’s surprise title challengers Bayer before the first-leg last-16 loss at Lazio.
      Now the likes of Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane – all former Premier League stars – as well as Bayern heroes Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich are at risk of seeing their 2023 title-winning manager sacked.
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      And that could extraordinarily lead to the incredible temporary appointment of Solskjaer.
      However, Jose Mourinho, Hansi Flick and Roberto De Zerbi are also among the early contenders to take over in the Bayern dugout should Tuchel go.
      Solskjaer famously broke Bayern hearts in the 1999 Champions League finalCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The goal etched the Norwegian’s name into Manchester United historyCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Xabi Alonso could be another option to replace TuchelCredit: AP
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      Tuchel’s press conference CANCELLED and Bayern Munich star ‘involved in furious row with assistant’ as champs unravel

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Joshua Kimmich was involved in a war of words with his assistant boss Zsolt Low as pressure mounts on Thomas Tuchel.The manager is at risk of the sack with Bayern Munich in crisis and his press conference after yesterday’s defeat to Bochum was cancelled at the last minute.
      Thomas Tuchel is in danger of losing his jobCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane’s goals have not been enough for BayernCredit: AP
      Joshua Kimmich was involved in a war of words with Bayern’s assistant managerCredit: Rex
      It fuelled speculation that he is set to be axed but reports in Germany suggest the club don’t plan to pull the trigger just yet.
      Tuchel has no plans to resign and will fight on.
      But Bayern are now in serious danger of having a trophyless season for the first time in 22 years and Harry Kane may not end his career trophy drought.
      Tuchel’s side lost the Supercup final at the start of the campaign and crashed out the DFB-Pokal to third tier minnows Saarbrucken in November.
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      Now, a disastrous week has left their Bundesliga and Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.
      They lost to title rivals Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, Lazio then beat them 1-0 in the first leg in Europe and yesterday they were defeated by Bochum 3-2.
      Pressure is mounting on Tuchel and there are many calls for him to be sacked.
      Several senior Bayern players are believed to have fallen out with him and are raging over the underwhelming performances.
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      Kimmich was subbed off last night and as he left the field he got into an altercation with assistant manager Low.
      The pair had a heated exchange, shouting at each other as they made their way to the dressing room.
      Bayern Munich clash temporarily suspended and players taken off pitch as fans hurl tennis balls on field
      Bild claim that an angry Kimmich had to be held back by his team-mates, including captain Manuel Neuer.
      On the confrontation, Tuchel said: “I know what was going on. This is not for the public.”
      “We are in a football locker room. This is a pretty normal occurrence if kept within limits and it stayed within limits.”
      Kimmich’s relationship with the coaches is allegedly “broken”.
      Additionally, Leon Goretzka called the current run of results “a never-ending horror film.”
      And there are rumours that Matthijs de Ligt is unhappy at Bayern due to his lack of playing time.
      This comes a week after Thomas Muller launched a scathing attack on his team-mates after the loss to Leverkusen, claiming they lack “courage” and it’s “not about the coach.”
      But The Athletic report that Tuchel has “undermined” his players with his public criticism of them and he doesn’t have a bond with the team.
      Although Bayern are ready to stick it out with the manager, they are believed to have already sounded out a return for former boss Hansi Flick.
      They are also keen on Leverkusen gaffer Xabi Alonso.
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      The highly-rated Spanish boss looks set to be the man that ends Bayern’s dominance of the Bundesliga that has seen them lift the title 11 times in a row.
      Leverkusen are eight points clear at the top and have not lost a match this season.
      Bayern are in danger of losing their run of 11 straight Bundesliga titlesCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal fans notice spooky trend set to deny Harry Kane first ever trophy as they say ‘Wenger’s done it again’

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      ARSENAL fans have spotted an unlikely trend that looks set to stop Harry Kane from winning a trophy at Bayern Munich. The former Tottenham star is still waiting to get his hands on silverware for the first time in his career.
      Harry Kane is at risk of failing to end his trophy droughtCredit: AP
      Fans have joked Arsene Wenger has cursed KaneCredit: Getty
      And after his summer move to Bayern, many expected him to end his trophy drought with ease as the German giants have won the Bundesliga ten times in a row.
      However, they have already crashed out the DFB Pokal, lost in the Supercup final and trail Lazio 1-0 after the first leg of their Champions League clash.
      Bayern are also eight points behind Bundesliga table-toppers Bayer Leverkusen.
      A disaster week for the club has seen them suffer three defeats in a row.
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      And an Arsenal connection has played a part in all those losses.
      Their 3-0 defeat to Leverkusen saw ex-Gunner Granit Xhaka boss the midfield.
      Former Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi then took home the man of the match award for his display in a Lazio shirt as they added to Kane’s woes in the Champions League.
      And the nightmare week ended with a 3-2 defeat to Bochum today as ex-Arsenal wonderkid Takuma Asano scored in the win.
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      Fans could not believe the spooky connection to Kane’s old rivals.
      One said: “Asano making sure Kane doesn’t win a trophy. Wenger’s done it again.”
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      Another added: “Arsene signed Takuma Asano just so that he could sell him on and watch him develop, eventually becoming the player that might end Harry Kane’s title hopes.”
      A third laughed: “Asano helping Xhaka win the league.” More