Boniface Misfires As Eric Ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen Suffered 5-1 Defeat Against Flamengo U-20
Erik ten Hag's debut as Leverkusen manager, following Xabi Alonso's departure, ended in a humiliating 5-1 pre-season defeat against Flamengo. Ten Hag utilized Alonso's familiar 3-4-2-1 formation, but Leverkusen quickly fell apart, conceding four goals before halftime. New signings like goalkeeper Mark Flekken and forward Boniface struggled, with Boniface being subbed off early after a poor showing. While it was just a friendly, the heavy loss and disjointed performance raised concerns for fans hoping for a strong start under Ten Hag.
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