The German newspaper "Kicker" revealed that Dutch coach Erik Ten Hag's future with Bayer Leverkusen has become precarious amid a climate of tension and increasing criticism within the club, with no public support from the team's management despite growing talk of his impending departure.

The newspaper pointed out that doubts about Ten Hag began to surface even before the start of the second round of the Bundesliga, which intensified the controversy surrounding him, especially after the recent draw against Werder Bremen with a score of 3-3, which was described as revealing the team's problems.

Despite the escalating crisis, Leverkusen's management has not issued any statement to support the coach, as sporting director Simon Rolfes ignored the opportunity to express confidence in Ten Hag before and after the match, a clear indication of the deteriorating relationship between the two parties.

According to the newspaper, a final decision regarding Ten Hag's fate is expected to be made after the transfer market closes on Monday, amid internal hesitation about admitting that hiring him was a mistake, and it is not ruled out that his dismissal will be announced in the coming hours, especially with many within the club questioning his ability to lead the team.