Following the debacle at The Hague, Hjulmand assumes management at Bayer Leverkusen

New Coach Kasper Hjulmand Takes the Helm at Bayer Leverkusen

Kasper Hjulmand, the former Danish national coach, has been signed as the new coach of Bayer Leverkusen, marking a fresh start for the Bundesliga club. Hjulmand will officially be presented on Wednesday, replacing Erik ten Hag who was released from his position after just two months.

Hjulmand is no stranger to the Bundesliga, having previously coached in the league 11 years ago. His tenure in Mainz was modest, lasting only three-quarters of a year. However, his recent successes with the Danish national team have caught the attention of Bayer Leverkusen.

One of the key factors in Hjulmand's appointment was his principles of team leadership, as cited by Bayer Leverkusen's CEO, Fernando Carro. Hjulmand's training methods are familiar to Bayer Leverkusen due to Ismael Camenforte's previous work at the club. Camenforte, a Spanish athletic and methodology coach, worked for several years at Bayer Leverkusen, primarily in youth development, and simultaneously served as assistant coach with the Danish national team under Hjulmand, who recommended him to Bayer Leverkusen.

Hjulmand's first challenge as coach of Bayer Leverkusen will be against Eintracht Frankfurt, scheduled for Friday at 8:30 PM. This will also be the first Bundesliga game under Hjulmand's leadership. The new coach has expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to lead Bayer 04 Leverkusen with both proven and new players, and he aims to establish a clear and dominant playing style at the club.

Simon Rolfes, the sporting director of Bayer Leverkusen, is confident in Hjulmand's ability to make Bayer Leverkusen a top team. Rolfes believes that Hjulmand's experience and successes with the Danish national team will translate well to the Bundesliga.

Hjulmand's contract with Bayer Leverkusen runs until 2027, providing a stable foundation for the club's future. Despite his recent successes, Hjulmand's tenure as national coach ended with a first-round exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, Bayer Leverkusen's CEO and sporting director are optimistic about Hjulmand's potential to bring success to the club.

The departure of Erik ten Hag from Bayer Leverkusen was due to both a lack of sporting success and issues on a human level. Ten Hag's release came after just two months in the job, raising questions about the club's decision-making process. However, with the appointment of Hjulmand, Bayer Leverkusen is hoping for a fresh start and a return to form in the Bundesliga.

As Hjulmand prepares to take the helm at Bayer Leverkusen, fans and pundits alike are eager to see what the future holds for the club. With the first game against Eintracht Frankfurt just around the corner, the countdown to Hjulmand's debut as coach of Bayer Leverkusen has begun.

Following the debacle at The Hague, Hjulmand assumes management at Bayer Leverkusen