Erik ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen weeks after Man Utd dismissal

Erik ten Hag has been dismissed by Bayer Leverkusen after just two Bundesliga games, marking his second recent sacking following his tenure at Manchester United. His brief spell at Leverkusen was marred by disappointing results, including a draw against a relegation-threatened Werder Bremen, and challenges stemming from a significant squad overhaul that saw key players sold. Ten Hag's time at Manchester United was also troubled, despite winning the FA Cup and League Cup, with his tenure culminating in the club's lowest league finish in decades and criticism over poor recruitment and player management. Fans and analysts have highlighted his unpopularity due to conflicts with players and questioned his ability to manage top talent, which some speculate affected his short-lived success at Leverkusen. The swift dismissals of recent Manchester United managers, including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho, alongside Ten Hag, underscore a turbulent period for those linked to the club in managerial roles. Additionally, some players sold during Ten Hag's time at Manchester United, like Scott McTominay and Alvaro Carreras, have gone on to flourish elsewhere, further reflecting on his mixed legacy at Old Trafford.