Lothar Matthaus has launched a scathing verdict on Bayer Leverkusen’s decision to appoint Erik ten Hag after club sacked the coach.

Erik ten Hag has aired his “complete surprise” at being sacked by Bayer Leverkusen, with the ex-Manchester United boss lasting just two league games.

Bayer Leverkusen have approached ex-Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic to replace Erik ten Hag after making Bundesliga history by sacking the latter.

Three former Red Devils coaches have now been fired in the space of a few days amid what was another wild week around the continent

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after the team's shocking Bundesliga collapse against ten-man Werder Bremen. Ten Hag has been dismissed after just two Bundesliga games and 62 days in charge of the German side, who were held to a 3-3 draw after blowing a two-goal lead against Bremen on Saturday.