Ex-Chelsea star among two candidates for Bayer Leverkusen coach with Bundesliga side set to sack Erik ten Hag's successor

Goal | 14.05.2026 21:56
Internal doubts regarding Hjulmand's suitability for the role have persisted for several months. Those concerns have now reached a climax following a damaging 3-1 defeat to Stuttgart, a result that has all but eliminated Leverkusen from the race for Champions League qualification. Despite a contract running until 2027, the club hierarchy is reportedly ready to pull the trigger.