Overview

• Leverkusen announced Ten Hag’s immediate dismissal in a club statement, saying the shareholders’ committee acted on management’s recommendation.
• The Dutchman oversaw three matches: a 4-0 DFB-Pokal win before a 2-1 league loss to Hoffenheim and a 3-3 draw at Werder Bremen after leading 3-1 against 10 men.
• Sporting director Simon Rolfes and CEO Fernando Carro called the move painful but necessary, citing that efforts to build a functioning team were not productive.
• Assistant coaches will run training on a temporary basis, and the club has not named a successor.
• The decision follows extensive summer departures of key players and reports of dwindling board backing, with Ten Hag questioning player readiness and captain Robert Andrich criticizing team cohesion.