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All is not well at Bayern Munich with reports the squad are split over the club's decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann.
The 35-year-old was ruthlessly sacked on Friday despite being just one point off the top of the Bundesliga table, and winning all eight of their Champions League matches this term.
Thomas Tuchel was then unveiled as Bayern's new manager one day later, following reports that the club had already agreed a deal with the ex-Chelsea boss before Nagelsmann was officially given the boot.
Reports though suggest the decision could do more harm than good, with claims from German publication BILD that there are 'pro and anti-Nagelsmann factions' that have been formed inside the dressing room.
It's said that there were seven players who wanted Nagelsmann out of Bayern Munich, though a number of key figures backed the German.
Bayern Munich's squad are reportedly split over the decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann
Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich (centre) are said to be the biggest fans of Nagelsmann
Manuel Neuer and Serge Gnabry though were among those players in the 'out' camp
Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich were reportedly against Nagelsmann due to the dismissal of goalkeeping coach Tony Tapalovic after almost 12 years at the club.
Speaking last month, Neuer said that his 'read more from dailymail.....
