Kasper Hjulmand Emerges As Top Candidate for Bayer Leverkusen Head Coach Role

Bayer Leverkusen are close to hiring Kasper Hjulmand as their new head coach after Erik ten Hag’s exit. Hjulmand, who used to coach Denmark’s national team, could soon get the job.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Leverkusen had a good meeting with Hjulmand and now want him to be their head coach. They will talk to him more this week, as he is now their top choice. Hjulmand has coached in the Bundesliga before with Mainz 05, and his success with Denmark during Euro 2021, where he guided the team to the semi-finals, makes him a strong candidate. Media reports in Germany suggest the deal is almost done, as Hjulmand has experience in the Bundesliga and managing big situations. Leverkusen want a leader who can quickly change the team’s fortunes after a tough season start, having terminated Erik Ten Hag’s contract following a poor performance at the beginning of the Bundesliga season.

WHY LEVERKUSEN ARE MOVING QUICKLY

Leverkusen need a new coach after parting ways with Erik ten Hag, who left the team struggling. Currently, Leverkusen are sitting in the bottom half in the Bundesliga after losing points in recent games. They have one point from two matches and already sit five behind Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt. The club wants to get back into the top four and secure a spot in the Champions League, which means they need to improve quickly. They see Hjulmand as a suitable candidate as he can unite teams and handle difficult times, as he did during his tenure with Denmark at Euro 2021. Leverkusen hope he can lead the club back to success this season, especially as they strive to defend their Champions League position after finishing in second place last season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR LEVERKUSEN?

Leverkusen are planning further talks with Hjulmand, who could soon become their new head coach. If appointed, his first game would be against Frankfurt, who are currently top in the Bundesliga level on points with Bayern Munich. The decision on a new coach could determine whether Leverkusen can revive their campaign and push for European qualification, as the season approaches its midway point.