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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Billy Munday

Erik ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just three matches

Erik ten Hag gestures on the touchline during Bayer Leverkusen's draw at Werder Bremen
Erik ten Hag was in charge for just two Bundesliga matches, plus a DFB-Pokal win over a fourth-tier side. Photograph: Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock

Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just three matches in charge. He was appointed as Xabi Alonso’s successor on a two-year contract in May after the Bundesliga-winning coach left for Real Madrid.

The former Manchester United manager was dismissed on Monday morning following Leverkusen’s 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen on Saturday. Leverkusen surrendered two late goals, including a 94th-minute equaliser, despite Niklas Stark’s second-half red card for Bremen.

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