Soccer-Bayern Munich situation difficult but not hopeless-coach Tuchel

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Bayern Munich v Manchester City - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - April 19, 2023 Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller, Leon Goretzka and teammates acknowledge the fans after the match REUTERS/Leonhard Simon

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich are playing catch-up to leaders Borussia Dortmund for the league title with five games remaining but coach Thomas Tuchel said the situation was not yet hopeless for his team and their shot at an 11th straight league crown.

The Bavarians dropped to second place on 59, a point behind Dortmund, after last week's 3-1 loss to Mainz 05. They face bottom club Hertha Berlin on Sunday.