Erik ten Hag on the hot seat at Leverkusen after two matchdays

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The future of Erik Ten Hag at Bayer Leverkusen hangs by a thread just two matchdays into the Bundesliga.

According to reports from German media, the club's board is evaluating his continuity after a series of disappointing results and a growing loss of confidence in the squad. Although his contract runs until 2027, the executives admit that the project may have been a planning mistake.

🚨🧨 Erik ten Hag is facing an immediate exit at Bayer 04 Leverkusen after just two matchdays.

No final decision has been made yet. Further analysis will follow. A separation before the end of Deadline Day is currently not planned.

Ten Hag is determined to stay and is asking… pic.twitter.com/ovacLR4Auk

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 31, 2025

Internal Criticism and Lack of Support

The 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen, in a match where Leverkusen was two goals ahead with one more player on the field, has intensified the pressure on the coach. After the game, Ten Hag pointed to the board as responsible for the team's situation, a statement that, according to the German press, has further damaged his relationship with the executives.

Captain Robert Andrich publicly expressed his frustration: "It's not a squad problem, it's a problem of how we play. There are players thinking more about themselves than the team." These words reflect the tense atmosphere surrounding the locker room.

Concerning Results for Ten Hag at Leverkusen

Since his arrival, Erik Ten Hag's record at Leverkusen has been negative. The team has gone five consecutive league matches without a win, including the defeat in the opening game against Hoffenheim (1-2) and the draw against Werder Bremen. Added to this is the heavy loss suffered in preseason against Flamengo's U-20 team (5-1), a result that raised alarms within the board.

After the last match, the coach himself acknowledged: "We lack intensity and game rhythm. The players are not yet in top form." However, these justifications have not convinced either the fans or the executives.

A Decision on the Horizon

The German press, through outlets like Kicker and Bild, assures that the board will make a definitive decision after the transfer window closes on September 1st. Nevertheless, sources close indicate that Rudi Völler and sports director Simon Rolfes are considering advancing the dismissal during the international break.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that there is consensus within the board regarding the lack of support for Ten Hag, although there is no unanimity on the timing to execute the decision.

The departure of Erik Ten Hag would be a severe blow to Bayer Leverkusen's sporting plan, which chose him after Xabi Alonso's departure. The club is still involved in transfer movements, such as the potential arrival of Ben Seghir and Equi Fernández, as well as the negotiation of Piero Hincapié with Arsenal.

While the season is just beginning, the outlook for the Dutch coach is bleak. Between the lack of results, internal criticisms, and the board's distrust, everything indicates that Ten Hag's future in the Bundesliga could be resolved much sooner than expected.

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