Why Thomas Tuchel WON'T be in the Bayern Munich dugout against Man United

Bayern Munich begin their 2023-24 Champions League campaign with a mouthwatering clash against Manchester United, but will be without Thomas Tuchel.

The Bundesliga giants come into the match with the Premier League side off the back of a 2-2 draw at home to Bayer Leverkusen - with Harry Kane netting for Tuchel's side.

Munich will be looking to win their seventh Champions League title this season. Their last came back in 2020 when they defeated Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

As for the Red Devils, Erik ten Hag's side have endured a poor start to the season. They come into the Champions League clash off a defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Mail Sport breaks down why Thomas Tuchel will not be in the dugout for Bayern Munich's clash with Manchester United.

Tuchel will serve a one-match when his Bayern side face Manchester United on Wednesday.

The German manager was sent to the stands during Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final back in April.

Despite Joshua Kimmich scoring from the spot, Bayern were eliminated from the competition 4-1 on aggregate.

The former Chelsea manager was sent to the stands in the 85th minute by referee Clement Turpin after the German was left fuming over a foul by City defender Aymeric Laporte on Kingsley Coman.

Tuchel, who has been no stranger to dissent during his managerial career, had to be held back by one of his assistants as he raged at the referee and his team of assistants.

He continued to protest to the referee, who eventually sent off Tuchel - and was forced to watch the rest of the game from the stands.

The 50-year-old will be allowed to return to the dugout in their second Champions League group game - an away fixture against