Bayer Leverkusen will aim to begin a fresh chapter on a positive note when they host Eintracht Frankfurt at the BayArena this Friday night.

The start of the season has been far from smooth for Leverkusen, who parted ways with Erik ten Hag just before the international break. Remarkably, the Dutch coach became the first Bundesliga manager to be dismissed after only two league games in charge.

Reports from the German media revealed shocking details behind the decision, citing a collapse in trust within the squad and even unusual complaints from players — including frustration over being asked to do press-ups during training sessions.