Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut

Berlin: Bayer Leverkusen let a one goal lead slip to lose 2 1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik Ten Hag s Bundesliga debut on Saturday. Takin...

Berlin: Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik Ten Hag's Bundesliga debut on Saturday.

Taking over from Xabi Alonso in the summer and overseeing a radically restructured side after several high-profile exits, the former Manchester United manager cut a frustrated figure on the sideline.

Leverkusen hit the lead after six minutes when Jarell Quansah, who arrived from Liverpool this summer, headed in a Alex Grimaldo free kick.

Hoffenheim, who finished just one spot above the relegation placings last season, levelled with 25 minutes played, Fisnik Asllani taking advantage of a defensive error from Quansah.

Tim Lemperle put the visitors ahead after 52 minutes. He was given too much time by Leverkusen's defence and skidded a low shot across the grass and into the corner.