Bayer Leverkusen faithful and former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov have criticised the Bundesliga club for sacking Erik ten Hag after only two Bundesliga matches.
Bayer Leverkusen announced the sacking of the former Manchester United coach on Monday, 1 September. Leverkusen did not provide reasons for firing Erik ten Hag with immediate effect.
“Bayer 04 Leverkusen has parted ways with head coach Erik ten Hag with immediate effect. Training will be taken over by the assistant coaching staff for the time being.”
Dimitar Berbatov and Bayer Leverkusen Faithful React to Erik ten Hag Sacking
Taking to the comments section, Berbatov slammed Bayer Leverkusen for changing the coach in the early stages of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. He said:
“Couple of things to consider here- selling the best players, not good start of the season, something is happening always behind closed doors that people don’t see! Of course, it’s not good to change the coach so early in the season, but @bayer04fussball have really high standards, now more than ever, after winning the Bundesliga! As it should be. Choose the next one carefully. Love u guys.”
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Other Bayer Leverkusen supporters agreed with Berbatov’s sentiments. Many slammed Leverkusen for expecting “miracles” from Erik ten Hag after the club sold most of their key players during pre-season.
roaa.abualzain0 said:
“You sold the entire team and u want him to perform miracles!!”
stevenaldotjandra wrote:
“At least give him more time. How many of the first team players you guys sold already?”
izzy_israel22 commented:
“Sold half the team and out here giving bro literally two games to make a statement.”
___yezz added:
“I don’t know what kind of coach is coming, but I already feel sorry for him lol. Selling off all the key players and expecting him to repeat last season’s performance is just asking too much.”
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Erik ten Hag Also Fired by Manchester United
Ten Hag was only in charge of two matches in the new Bundesliga campaign. Manchester United also fired him after failing to turn things around in the Premier League.
Leverkusen lost 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in their season opener on 23 August. On Saturday, 30 August, Leverkusen drew 3-3 with Werder Bremen. According to the Leverkusen statement, the assistant coaching staff will take over training while club bosses look for a new manager.
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