The Rise and Fall of Leverkusen under Roger Schmidt

TLDRLeverkusen appoints Roger Schmidt as their new manager to replace Chevy Alonzo, but after a poor start, they decide to sack him. They then bring in a new manager, HRS, who aims to improve the team's performance and get them back on track.

Key insights

🏆Chevy Alonzo won the Bundesliga title with Leverkusen last season.

🔁Roger Schmidt was appointed as Leverkusen's new manager, replacing Alonzo.

Schmidt had a poor start, with one win, three draws, and eight losses in his first 12 games.

💰Leverkusen offers HRS a significant salary and a good budget to work with.

🔄HRS implements a new formation and makes strategic player substitutions.

Q&A

Who was Leverkusen's previous manager?

Chevy Alonzo was Leverkusen's previous manager.

Why did Leverkusen sack Roger Schmidt?

Leverkusen sacked Schmidt after a poor start, with one win, three draws, and eight losses in his first 12 games.

What were HRS's goals as the new manager?

HRS's goals were to improve Leverkusen's performance, get them back on track, and secure a European spot.

Did Leverkusen have a good squad?

Leverkusen had a good squad but was underperforming due to various factors.

What changes did HRS make to the team?

HRS implemented a new formation and made strategic player substitutions to improve the team's performance.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Chevy Alonzo won the Bundesliga title with Leverkusen last season.

00:19Leverkusen appoints Roger Schmidt as their new manager.

00:39Roger Schmidt has a poor start with one win, three draws, and eight losses in his first 12 games.

00:59Leverkusen sacks Roger Schmidt and hires HRS as their new manager.

01:31HRS aims to improve Leverkusen's performance and secure a European spot.

02:19HRS implements a new formation and makes strategic player substitutions.