Thomas Tuchel outlines Bayern Munich aim after ex-Chelsea manager sacked

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel wants to build on his side's last-gasp win over Leipzig when they travel to Freiburg on Friday. Harry Kane's stoppage-time winner last Sunday ended Bayern's run of three straight defeats in all competitions.

The Bundesliga champions confirmed last week that the former Chelsea boss will be departing at the end of the season, a year earlier than planned as part of a 'sporting realignment' at the club. Bayern are facing the prospect of a first trophyless season since 2011-12.

Bayern are currently eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen and trailing after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Lazio. And Tuchel is keen for his side to build on Friday's momentum.

He said: "It's been a good week. A win always helps everyone, particularly a last-minute win. It's given us confidence and a positive general feeling."

"We've had a good week, the messaging hasn't changed much. We're carrying on. Tomorrow it's about being ready. The focus is more than ever on the here and now."

Before he added: "The match takes place before Lazio. It's a completely different match. The best preparation for one match is a successful performance.

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"We have to take it up a notch. We managed a little uptick against Leipzig, which has given us energy. I'm confident we'll win tomorrow, but it'll only happen with full focus. It's always difficult in Freiburg."

"They're very flexible, very variable and do a lot of running. They carry the ball well down the right with (Ritsu) Doan. (Vincenzo) Grifo on the left tries to be a threat with crosses from deep.

"They also use long balls with up to seven attacking players. We need answers and that's what we'll prepare the team for. It's always passionate in Freiburg, too.

Tuchel will hand a late fitness test to former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane. "Leroy always wants to play," he said. "He's someone who can tolerate pain extremely well. He's felt something in the last few weeks.

"Maybe he's been grinning and bearing it a bit too much. I get the impression he's not completely free. He has a lot of aches and pains and is paying a bit of a price for the overload.

"We need to find the best solution for tomorrow. He's doing an individual test now. If he can, we'll take him into the final training session.

"We'll see if he can make the squad tomorrow and perhaps help us from the bench. We have to look from day to day.

"Serge Gnabry is back in training but it's too early to take him. Alphonso Davies is also back in training, he'll be in the squad. Kingsley Coman, Sacha Boey and Noussair Mazraoui aren't available."