Liverpool target Joshua Kimmich and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel's relationship is reportedly broken now.
The German champions are about to lose their throne after what has been a disappointing season. Kimmich has always been key for Bayern, but the Liverpool-linked midfielder has had his struggles recently.
The German giants are already eight points behind Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen, and if they continue to play like they have been recently, there's no way they'll close that gap.
The pressure is mounting on Thomas Tuchel's shoulders - not just with the fans and the Bayern hierarchy but also from one of his players, who is far from happy with him - Joshua Kimmich.
The midfielder, who has worn the captain's armband on 10 occasions this season, is said to be 'extremely annoyed' with his manager after he was left on the bench against Leverkusen earlier this month, claims BILD.
Kimmich then reportedly 'attacked' Tuchel's assistant Zsolt Low after the defeat against Bochum in a game in which the 29-year-old was substituted after 70 minutes.
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The outlet writes that the relationship of trust between Kimmich and Tuchel is now 'cracked' and he could look for a way out in the summer if things don't change.
Liverpool are said to be one of them.
Reports have claimed that Liverpool and Manchester City both want to sign Kimmich in the summer, and Bayern could reportedly let him go for just PS43 million.
Kimmich, on his day, is 'world-class at right-back and in midfield', and if Liverpool sign him in the summer, we're sure he will be a success - irrespective of who their next manager will be.