"Bayer Leverkusen stunned many earlier this month by dismissing Erik ten Hag just weeks into his tenure, with the Dutchman lasting only three competitive fixtures. His short spell included a comfortable DFB-Pokal win and a dramatic 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen, but off-field tensions - from trust issues to reports of player unrest over training methods - brought a swift end. That decision set an unwanted Bundesliga record, making Ten Hag the first manager dismissed after only two league matches."
"It will mark the first outing in charge for new head coach Kasper Hjulmand, while the visitors arrive intent on extending their flawless start to the campaign. Now, Kasper Hjulmand steps into the hot seat on a two-year deal, tasked with steadying the ship and lifting spirits around the BayArena. The Dane, who had been without a club since leaving the national team job in 2023, faces a difficult opening stretch of fixtures but will hope to lay down early foundations."
"Having had just two sessions with his new squad, Hjulmand may stick closely to the side that let a two-goal lead slip in Bremen. Jeanuel Belocian is pushing for a return from a serious knee injury and could be eased back in, while veteran Jonas Hofmann remains sidelined with a hamstring problem that has kept him out since last season's finale."
Bayer Leverkusen host Eintracht Frankfurt at the BayArena as Kasper Hjulmand takes charge for the first time on a two-year deal. Leverkusen dismissed Erik ten Hag after only three competitive fixtures amid off-field tensions and player unrest, making him the first manager sacked after two league matches. Hjulmand has had only two sessions with the squad and may largely retain the side that surrendered a two-goal lead in Bremen. Jeanuel Belocian is pushing to return from a serious knee injury while Jonas Hofmann remains sidelined with a hamstring problem. Eintracht arrive unbeaten, having scored freely in cup and league victories.
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