Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Ten Hag Sacked by Leverkusen, Cites Lack of Trust
Erik ten Hag was fired by Bayer Leverkusen after only two games.
He said he was very surprised.
He replaced Xabi Alonso in May.
Ten Hag felt that the club's management did not believe in him.
The team lost one game and drew another.
Leverkusen went through significant changes over the summer.
Key players left the team before the new season began.
Ten Hag had previously coached Ajax Amsterdam with great success.
Erik ten Hag was sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after two games.
Ten Hag was surprised by the quick decision.
He took over from Xabi Alonso in May.
The team lost one game and drew one.
Ten Hag stated the management lacked trust.
- Who
- Erik ten Hag and Bayer Leverkusen
- What
- Ten Hag was sacked as head coach
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Why
- Lack of trust and not given time
- Manager Sacked
- Erik ten Hag
- Club
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Games Managed
- 2
- Previous Manager
- Xabi Alonso
- Reason for Sacking
- Lack of trust
- Took Over
- May
Sources
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