At a time when the football planet ignites for the last movements of the summer transfer window, a new one has had the effect of a bomb across the Rhine. After having directed only two little Bundesliga matches, Erik Ten Hag was fired from his osteopath as a coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Appointed this summer to succeed Xabi Alonso, the Batavian continues a second stubborn failure after its Manchester United dismissal less than a year ago.
Quickly pointed out after a stinging defeat in the season against the team of under 20 of Flamengo (1-5), the Dutch technician did not resist the inaugural defeat against Hoffenheim (1-2) and the draw conceded this weekend against Werder Bremen (3-3) when his team was in numerical superiority. Tonight, ETH spoke through the account of the SEG agency which represents it. And the least we can say is that Erik Ten Hag did not expect to be thanked at all without bay.
“”Separating from a coach after only two league games is unprecedented»»
“The decision made this morning by the management of Bayer Leverkusen to put me in surprise. Separating a coach after only two league games is unprecedented. This summer, many key players who had contributed to past successes left the team. Building a new united team is a delicate process that requires both time and confidence. A new coach deserves the latitude necessary to implement his vision, fix the standards, shape the team and print his brand on the style of play ”he wrote, before continuing.
“I started this work with a flawless conviction and energy, but unfortunately, management was not willing to give me time and the confidence I needed, which I deeply regret. I have the feeling that this relationship has never been based on mutual trust. Throughout my career, each season that I have led to a long time as a coach was successful. The clubs that trusted me were rewarded with victories and trophies. Finally, I would like to thank the Bayer Leverkusen supporters for their warmth and passion, and I wish the team and the staff a lot of success for the rest of the season ”. Not sure that Ten Hag leaves an indelible mark at Leverkusen …
