🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Erik ten Hag releases statement after being 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 by Bayer Leverkusen 👋🏼

“The decision by Bayer Leverkusen’s management to put me on a leave of absence came as a 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞”.

“To part ways with a head coach after just two league matches is something absolutely 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝”.

“This summer, many key players who were part of the past successes left the squad. Building a new team is careful process that requires both time and trust”.

“A new manager deserves the ***** e to implement his vision, set the standards, shape the squad, leave his mark on the style of play”.