No statement from the bosses: Ten Hag in Leverkusen on the verge of being fired
The situation surrounding Erik ten Hag and Bayer 04 Leverkusen is escalating. The coach is facing massive criticism, even internally. The club is publicly refusing to back the Dutchman. These are signals that clearly speak against the 55-year-old.
Erik ten Hag faces a quick exit from Bayer 04. picture alliance/dpa
Sometimes the things left unsaid are far more telling than any statement. Ever since kicker exclusively reported on Thursday that Bayer 04 had serious doubts about their new coach even before the second matchday, the topic has been simmering around the BayArena. On Friday, the situation surrounding Erik ten Hag was also described as "critical." A situation that actually calls for clear words from the club's management. Especially after such a revealing performance as the Werkself's in the 3-3 draw at Bremen.
The club has no support for ten HagBut the club failed to offer any support for the Dutchman, who has already broken records on numerous levels. Before the match, managing director Simon Rolfes missed the opportunity to support the 55-year-old on the Sky video microphone. And even after the final whistle, there was no statement. Certainly not in favor of ten Hag.
The signals are clear. The club says they will only end the transfer period. Nothing more. Which means: When the transfer window closes at 8 p.m. on Monday, the bosses will decide on ten Hag's future. If they aren't already more or less certain.
How quickly are the bosses willing to admit their mistake?The situation is special: Firing a coach after two matchdays always represents a self-accusation. The question is: How quickly are the bosses willing to admit their mistake if they consider it irreparable by other means?
The fact that the situation is extremely critical, albeit under completely different circumstances, is also confirmed by captain Robert Andrich 's statement. The national player was asked when he last experienced something similar. His answer: "Three years ago. I have a few flashbacks. So many things are coming together. But that only has to do with our own motivation. In the end, we're on the pitch and we have to sort it out."
Nobody wants to put their hand in the fire for ten Hag’s whereaboutsBack then, Gerardo Seoane, who was well-liked within the team, had to leave at the beginning of October, when Bayer were in 17th place after Matchday 8. No one is willing to bet that ten Hag will survive Matchday 3 as Leverkusen coach – which is why the club has failed to make any plea for the coach.
