Overview
- Leverkusen announced the immediate dismissal on Monday after two Bundesliga matches and one cup tie under the Dutch coach.
- The supervisory committee approved the move on management’s recommendation, with Simon Rolfes calling the project unworkable in its current composition and Fernando Carro describing the split as painful but necessary.
- Early results included a 2-1 home loss to Hoffenheim and a 3-3 draw at Werder Bremen after leading by two goals against 10 men, following a 4-0 cup win over Grossaspach.
- Assistant coaches take charge on an interim basis, with Rogier Meijer directing Monday’s session while the club begins its search for a permanent successor.
- The next match is scheduled for September 12 against Eintracht Frankfurt, and Ten Hag had been hired in May to replace Xabi Alonso after a summer exodus of key players including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka, Jonathan Tah, Lukas Hradecky and Amine Adli.