Bayer Leverkusen plans to change coaches: is Erik Ten Hag?

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Xabi Alonso könnte Bayer Leverkusen verlassen; Erik ten Hag als möglicher Nachfolger. Großes Umbruchpotential im Kader erwartet.
Xabi Alonso could leave Bayer Leverkusen; Erik Ten Hag as a possible successor. Great upheaval potential in the squad expected. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

In the past few days there has been speculation about the future of Xabi Alonso near Bayer Leverkusen. According to derwesten.de it is assumed that Alonso is left the club. This comes at a time when Real Madrid is pending changes in the coaching staff, since Carlo Ancelotti is in front of it. However, Bayer Leverkusen has already prepared for a possible Alonsos exit and supposedly has a successor in mind.

Erik Ten Hag, the former coach of Manchester United, is traded as a favorite election. According to reports from the "kicker", the talks between Bayer Leverkusen and Ten HAG are already well advanced, and an agreement may already seem to have been achieved. Yahoo Sports emphasizes that Ten Hag's appointment is almost secure, which for Bayer Leverkusen, the reigning Bundesliga and DFB-Cup winner, is extremely important.

changes in the squad

The sporting direction of the association, represented by Simon Rolfes and Fernando Carro, also seeks clarity about the future of key players. Captain Jonathan Tah and regular goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky have indicated to leave the club, should not be shown any clear perspectives for the future. This also affects other players such as Jeremie Frimpong, Pierro Hincapie and Florian Wirtz, whose future is uncertain in the club.

After the victory against Augsburg, Robert Andrich and Jonas Hofmann expressed critical statements about the direction of the club, which further increases the pressure on those responsible for Bayer Leverkusen. A squad break after the season seems inevitable, and ten HAG faces the challenge of starting the new season with a strongly changed team.

The return to Germany

Erik ten HAG will return to Germany for his first employment since his release at Manchester United in October 2023. The trainer speaks fluent German and was previously a coach of FC Bayern Munich amateurs between 2013 and 2015, where he celebrated the promotion to the 3rd division. Through his collaboration with Ralf Rangnick and other German football Executives in Manchester, ten HAG brings valuable experience.

In view of the developments at Bayer Leverkusen, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming weeks. A clear plan for the future is not only challenged by those responsible for the association, but also by the players. The coming weeks could be crucial for the sporting orientation of Bayer Leverkusen.

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