Erik Ten Hag, the new Bayer Leverkusen coach, had an absolute nightmare debut. His team was hammered 5-1 by Flamengo’s U20 squad in Brazil, where they are preparing for the upcoming season! Yes, you read that right – five goals conceded to a youth team! Flamengo was already 4-0 up by halftime, and the fifth goal came before the hour mark. Ten Hag tried to salvage the game by making ten substitutions, but it was too little, too late. The only goal for the German side came from Patrik Schick. This disaster is even more embarrassing because Bayer fielded a mixed squad, including some regular starters and their top players in the second half. Is this a sign that Ten Hag isn’t ready for the Bundesliga challenges? Or is Bayer far from being serious contenders? Fans and critics are buzzing, and this defeat will be remembered for a long time. If you think this was just a bad day, think again – this kind of humiliation is rare, and Ten Hag will have to work hard to regain trust. What do you think – is this the beginning of the end or just a rough start? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s optimistic and who’s already calling for a replacement!
