While a sizable group of spectators and media had gathered outside to watch Bayern Munich's new coach Thomas Tuchel's first day of practice, just a small group of individuals had gathered on the practice field.

PHOTO | COURTESY Thomas Tuchel in good mood ahead of clash with Borussia

Only two practices with the whole squad are allowed before Saturday's crucial Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund because most of the team is abroad on international duty.

Apart from six young players and a few benchwarmers from the professional team, only Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane, and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting arrived for duty. The 49-year-old appeared to be handling the situation calmly. It's not only a wild assumption to think that Julian Nagelsmann's replacement may have had an easier transition.

Nonetheless, the former coach of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain accepted the situation as it was and began with a brief session and many amusing remarks because he appeared to be in a good mood. He gave Sane a light kick to the back before yelling numerous encouraging words to the struggling forward. Last Friday, the new coach committed to being a genuine "player's coach," aiming to " improve all players" by signing a contract that would last until 2025.

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PHOTO | COURTESY Tuchel to face Borussia Dortmund

The 2021 Uefa Champions League champion reiterated his directive to foster trust and excite happy anticipation as the relationship between him and his new team needs to mature.

The newcomer began his development work by calling his squad's first and presumably most significant cornerstones before walking onto the training field. To maximize the amount of time spent with the players before the league match against Dortmund and the Champions League match against Manchester City, Tuchel will use the following days.

"We all anticipated the outcome and made the best of it", he remarked.

Despite Nagelsmann's firing provoking unrest among supporters and specific team members, Tuchel fosters a sense of hope that things might get better soon.

PHOTO | COURTESY Thomas Tuchel is in good mood ahead of the Dortmund clash

As "things developed as they did without me thinking about becoming the coach of Bayern," according to Tuchel, he is concentrating on the future.

Tuchel stated, "I feel thrilled to be here and coach one of Europe's top sides.

This Friday, the 2017 German Cup champion will participate in his first practice with the complete team.