After Mourinho and Solskjaer, third ex-Manchester United manager in a week faces sack

The revolving door of former Manchester United managers facing the axe seems to be spinning faster than ever.

After José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were sacked by Fenerbahce and Besiktas earlier this week, Erik ten Hag could be the latest to join the list, with reports in Germany suggesting Bayer Leverkusen may cut ties with him.

What was supposed to be a fresh start for Ten Hag in Germany has already turned into a nightmare.

Leverkusen’s 3–1 collapse against Werder Bremen left fans stunned and the club hierarchy deeply concerned, with Kicker journalist Stephan van Nocks reporting that the board is ready to “pull the plug early.” The Dutchman’s post-match comments didn’t help his cause either.

By openly pointing fingers at the club’s handling of transfers and squad planning, Ten Hag may have burned bridges with the very people whose support he desperately needed.

Captain Robert Andrich’s remarks only worsened the situation. Despite being handed the armband by Ten Hag himself, Andrich admitted there was “no cohesion” in the team and claimed players were only looking out for themselves.

Such direct contradiction from the skipper hinted at a dressing room already losing faith in its coach—a fatal sign this early into a project.

According to reports, Bayer Leverkusen executive Simon Rolfes and his staff will make an official call after the transfer window closes.

However, insiders suggest their minds may already be made up. Ten Hag, once tipped to restore order at Old Trafford before his own dismissal, now faces the possibility of another premature exit from a major European club.

If Leverkusen confirm his dismissal, Ten Hag would become the third ex-Manchester United boss in a single week to stare down the barrel of unemployment, a worrying statistic for the Red Devils’ coach recruitment, considering the struggles of current boss Ruben Amorim.