Struggling manager under scrutiny:
The new Bundesliga season is two matchdays old, and Bayer Leverkusen, former champions, are experiencing problems. The team, under the leadership of new coach Erik ten Hag, suffered a 3:3 draw at Werder Bremen, a result that has raised concerns among fans and club officials alike.
Ten Hag, who took over from Peter Bosz, is facing criticism as the team's performance has been less than satisfactory. The coach admitted that everything is in his area of responsibility, but he also stated that such a breakdown of systems should never happen in professional football.
The team's captain, Robert Andrich, expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, stating they were playing for themselves. Andrich suggested that the players' issues are a mix of misinterpreting instructions and not knowing what to do. This sentiment was echoed by Ten Hag, who stated that it was agreed beforehand who would take the penalty, and the behavior of his players was "unacceptable."
Mutual trust is lacking among Bayer Leverkusen players, and this was evident in the argument about who should take the penalty before the goal to 3:1. Despite leading 3:1 against Werder with a man advantage, the team lost the game in the final minutes.
The rebuilding of the team is still ongoing for Bayer Leverkusen, with more than 20 transfers already completed. Two of the new recruits, Ezequiel Fernández (Al-Qadsisiya) and Eliesse Ben Seghir (AS Monaco), are close to signing contracts with the club.
Ten Hag's hope is that he will know which players he has by Tuesday. Meanwhile, Piero Hincapié, a key defender for Bayer Leverkusen, is joining FC Arsenal on a season-long loan with an option to buy, with the transfer expected to become permanent next summer.
This breakdown is not an isolated incident, following a surprising opening defeat and critical articles about game preparation and Ten Hag's speeches. Fernando Carro, club boss, expressed a stunned reaction after the 3:3 draw at Werder Bremen.
The question is, how much time Ten Hag will still get to work with the players he has. The coach is hopeful that after the international break, at least his squad will finally be complete. Only time will tell if Ten Hag can turn things around for Bayer Leverkusen.
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