Ten Hag’s Leverkusen Humiliated by Flamengo Kids: No Excuses
Leverkusen got absolutely battered 5-1 by Flamengo’s Under-20s. Let’s not sugarcoat it—this was a shambles. Ten Hag’s first game in charge, and his team looked like they couldn’t be bothered. Where was the effort? Where was the fight? Nowhere to be seen.
Defensively, they were a joke. Schoolboy errors all over the pitch. The backline was all over the place, gifting goals like it was Christmas. No organization, no communication, just chaos. If you can’t defend against a bunch of teenagers, what hope do you have in the Bundesliga?
And let’s talk about finishing. One goal against a youth team? Pathetic. They had chances but fluffed them. No composure, no clinical edge. It’s not good enough. You have to put those away, no excuses.
Ten Hag’s reaction? “I don’t really give a s***.” Well, he should. This isn’t just a bad day at the office; it’s a wake-up call. If he thinks this is acceptable, he’s in for a rude awakening. The mentality has to change, and fast.
Leverkusen need to get their act together. This isn’t about tactics or formations; it’s about heart and desire. They need to show some pride and start playing like they mean it. Otherwise, it’s going to be a long, painful season.