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The Digest:

In a shocking exit that has sent ripples through German football, Bayer Leverkusen has sacked head coach Erik ten Hag after just two Bundesliga matches. The swift decision came after the club surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Werder Bremen, a result that sealed his fate just 69 days after his appointment.

Key Points:
  • Bayer Leverkusen has sacked head coach Erik ten Hag with immediate effect.
  • The decision was made after just two league games.
  • Leverkusen gave up a 3-1 lead in a 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen.
  • The sacking continues a trend of recent dismissals for former Manchester United coaches.
  • Ten Hag also oversaw a summer where key players like Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah departed the club.
Ten Hag's brief and brutal tenure at Leverkusen highlights the immense pressure on top-tier football managers, especially in the wake of significant team changes. His dismissal, so early in the season, is a major statement from the club's board.

Sources: Complete Sports (via Bayer Leverkusen)