Bayer Leverkusen Sacks Ten Hag After Two Matches, Fastest Bundesliga Dismissal

Bayer Leverkusen has sacked head coach Erik ten Hag after just two Bundesliga games, marking the fastest managerial dismissal in Bundesliga history. The club cited irreconcilable issues with team dynamics, poor performances, and a lack of cohesion between Ten Hag and the players, despite his recent appointment following his departure from Manchester United. Leverkusen's managing directors, Simon Rolfes and Fernando Carro, emphasized that the decision, though painful, was necessary to maintain the club's goals and create the best conditions for success. Reports suggest Ten Hag's dominant demeanor, public transfer demands, and tactical shortcomings contributed to a disrupted team atmosphere and a 'culture shock' after the previous coach Xabi Alonso. The assistant coaching staff will temporarily take over first-team training while Leverkusen seeks a new manager. The club aims to move forward swiftly in rebuilding team chemistry and performance ahead of upcoming fixtures.