Eric ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen has sacked manager Erik ten Hag after two league games in charge, the Bundesliga club said on Monday, with the weekend draw at Werder Bremen not enough to save the Dutchman's job.
Leverkusen lost its opening league game 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim to put Ten Hag immediately under pressure, and it's 3-3 draw against 10-man Bremen brings an end to his short reign at the club.
"Bayer 04 has parted ways with head coach Erik ten Hag with immediate effect," a club statement read. "The assistant coaching staff will temporarily take over training duties."
Ten Hag, who had been out of management since his sacking by Manchester United in October, replaced Xabi Alonso in May, after the Spaniard left to take over at Real Madrid.
Leverkusen finished second in the league last season, after Alonso had led it to the double in the 2023-2024 campaign where it lifted its first Bundesliga title without losing a game.
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