Erik ten Hag’s Shocking Defeat to Flamengo U-20s Raises Alarming Questions About His Future at Bayer Leverkusen
When Erik ten Hag stepped up to fill the enormous shoes left behind by Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, you’d think the red carpet was rolled out, right? Well, not quite. Instead of fireworks, Ten Hag’s debut was more like a fireworks dud — a jaw-dropping 5–1 drubbing by Flamengo’s U-20 squad. Yeah, you read that right: a youth team handing a Bundesliga heavyweight a thumping that’s hard to forget. Alonso, fresh off leading the club to their maiden Bundesliga crown and tempting Real Madrid’s interest, exited the stage with a bang, leaving Ten Hag to keep the momentum alive. Despite Ten Hag’s familiar ties with German football through his Bayern Munich days alongside Pep Guardiola, the Brazilian preseason tour began on an unexpectedly sour note in Rio de Janeiro. While expectations were stacked high against the Flamengo youngsters, the reality on the pitch couldn’t have been more staggering. Curious about how this preseason disaster could shape Leverkusen’s pursuit of glory this season? LEARN MORE .
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