Overview
- Leverkusen appointed Hjulmand on a two-year deal this week to replace Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed after only two Bundesliga matches.
- His first match is a home game against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday, followed by his first Champions League outing in 13 years next week.
- Hjulmand said the team has “so much quality” but stressed that creating cohesion will require daily work and clear processes.
- Leverkusen opened the league with a 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim and a 3-3 draw with 10-man Werder Bremen, leaving them winless so far.
- A major summer overhaul saw key departures including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Granit Xhaka and Amine Adli, with about €170 million spent on replacements such as Ibrahim Maza, Malik Tillman, Jarell Quansah, Loic Bade and Mark Flekken.