Bayer Leverkusen Hires Kasper Hjulmand After Bundesliga Struggles

Bayer Leverkusen has started the 2025-26 Bundesliga season without a win and recently replaced former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag with Kasper Hjulmand, who previously coached Denmark and had a brief Bundesliga stint with Mainz. Despite their struggles, Leverkusen were Bundesliga champions in 2023-24 under Xabi Alonso and have made significant transfers, including Malik Tillman and Jarell Quansah, following the departures of key players like Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. Their upcoming match against Eintracht Frankfurt highlights contrasting fortunes, as Frankfurt have won both their opening Bundesliga matches and remain unbeaten in eight games under Dino Toppmoller. Historically, Leverkusen have dominated recent encounters with Frankfurt, winning the last five meetings, but the current season's form favors Frankfurt, who have scored 12 goals in their first three games. Players like Patrik Schick for Leverkusen and Jarell Quansah will be pivotal in the upcoming clash, with Leverkusen aiming to overturn early-season difficulties against a high-scoring Frankfurt side. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich prepares to face Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga, focusing on this match ahead of their Champions League fixture against Chelsea.