Apparently they're going for someone local... Moreover, Marcelino is a very particular coach. Almost like Bielsa... Overly meticulous. Marcelino once kicked out a player from a training session because he wasn't obeying his instructions... Sergio García would end up winning the Euro... Marcelino thinks he is above the club and the players. That's why Villarreal sacked him... http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2008/08/04/mas_futbol/1217800812_850215.html Falta definir quién será el reemplazo en el banco del Bayer 04 @bayer04_es. Lo que me cuentan es que no buscarán DT extranjeros— Ezequiel Daray (@EzequielDaray) March 5, 2017
To be honest, I figured as much. Didn't really think they'd pursue a foreign coach. I agree with you that for Cheech fans, it is a bit sad to see it come to this. He was the first coach since Ferguson to truly show confidence in him.
They've hired an interim coach already. Their targets for the summer, however, are Julian Nagelsmann (Hoffenheim), Martin Schmidt (Mainz), and Lucien Favre (Nice). Tayfun Korkut will replace Roger Schmidt and has signed a contract through the end of the season.Today he held his first press conference. pic.twitter.com/JT6rTRZLpe— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) March 6, 2017
He doesn't have the best credentials but evidently he's only a short term fix. The only top tier experience team he managed was Hannover 96. They end up being relegated next season. His last spell at Kaiserslautern was overly poor. 23.53 %. Hope Leverkusen know what they're getting into...
Of the 7 matches Cheech has started on the bench, Leverkusen has won none of them (6 losses and 1 draw). Much as I like Schmidt, it was damn near suicidal for him to drop him from the starting XI this last Saturday.
Here's how we'll line up for #B04SVW! Just over an hour until kick off! pic.twitter.com/TCyFuIncXe— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) March 10, 2017
This will be Cheech's 50th appearance in league with Leverkusen #B04SVW will be @CH14_'s 50th #Bundesliga appearance!In his first 49 Bundesliga matches, he's scored 2⃣️7⃣️ goals!Congrats, Chicha! pic.twitter.com/MDirOSIPfR— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) March 10, 2017
Bayer Leverkusen has peaked last season, imo. Kind of reminds me of the Real Sociedad team 3-4 years ago -- who peaked and hasn't been the same since. Griezmann jumped ship and I think Cheech should too -- after this season.
Have you been paying attention to Real Sociedad? They're not that far from that level. They'r sitting on 5th and not that far off from a CL spot.