Overview
- Kasper Hjulmand took charge in early September after Erik ten Hag’s abrupt dismissal and says he now feels at home at Bayer Leverkusen.
- He initially declined the job before agreeing a week later following further talks, according to his interview with Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.
- The coach highlights “hidden heroes” among non-regulars and insists the collective outweighs individual accolades.
- Leverkusen will winter in third place in the Bundesliga and has reached the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals under his tenure.
- Reporting says the club has a strong chance to reach the Champions League playoff phase as Hjulmand’s culture takes hold.