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Bayer Leverkusen’s new era under Erik ten Hag got off to a disastrous start with a shocking 5-1 defeat to Flamengo’s U-20 side in a pre-season friendly.

The former Manchester United boss, who took over as head coach of Die Werkself following Xabi Alonso’s departure to Real Madrid, watched his youthful squad crumble against the Brazilian youngsters.

Flamengo U-20 came out firing, scoring just two minutes into the match and adding three more goals before halftime.

Despite a second-half consolation goal from 17-year-old substitute Montreal Culbreath, the damage was done, with Flamengo sealing the rout with one more goal after the break.

Ten Hag fielded a notably young side, with an average age of 21.5—barely older than Flamengo’s 20.5.

While experienced stars like Victor Boniface, Jonas Hofmann, Amine Adli, and new signing Mark Flekken started, the rest of the lineup consisted of teenagers.

The scoreline remained unchanged after Ten Hag made a flurry of substitutions around the hour mark, bringing on a team closer to a typical Bundesliga lineup, which eventually produced Leverkusen’s lone goal.

Despite the humbling loss, Boniface remained unfazed, taking to Instagram to share a succinct message: “Gettin ready.”

The Nigerian striker’s brief but confident post suggests he views the defeat as a mere stepping stone in Leverkusen’s preparations for the upcoming season.

While the result raises eyebrows, the experimental nature of the squad and the early stage of pre-season suggest it’s not a cause for panic.

Source: https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/boniface-breaks-silence-with-two-word-message-after-humiliating-defeat-against-u20-team-2025071917441250833

Eric Ten Hagg has brought his doings to Bundesliga.

Make ten hag come carry onana, he has alot to offer in Leverkusen

Lol, some gamblers go talk say na fixed match! Chai

Fixed Match!..................................................................





By the way, Boniface has dropped in form since last season.

That’s a very interesting outcome, man united in full display, Bayern looserkusen

He should spend more time on improvement instead posting memes.

Man utd coach. A man who can't find up to 40 characters to make a comment.

What a season of easy ride for Bayern Munich the time around

Flamengo also fielded a more youthful side. So what's all this flimsy excuse of youthful side by Leverkusen?

No cause for alarm until the Bundesliga season commence.

Why Nigerians are like this sef?
It is a preseason training to discover weaknesses and strengths of the team, it is even better to lose all the preseason matches to plug loopholes in the team.

social media footballer.

cho choo cho everytime

kennyz247:
What a season of easy ride for Bayern Munich the time around

has it ever been difficult for munich?

they are the dominant side in that league

The U-20 try score.. Dem too young na. So give them pass

Mogajunior:
Fixed Match!..................................................................





By the way, Boniface has dropped in form since last season.

There's a study that revealed most strikers hit their peak between 28 and 32 years of age. So im not saying boniface lied about his age, but.

This one own na to dey nack all these gals wey dey do content creations

kelwheezy:
Lol, some gamblers go talk say na fixed match! Chai

The club will be good to carry for against



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Bayer Leverkusen should be 13th,14th position on the log.
Ten Hag is all about record breaking in bad name.

Weekend weh go sweet nah from Wednesday you go know

BabaO2:
Why Nigerians are like this sef?
It is a preseason training to discover weaknesses and strengths of the team, it is even better to lose all the preseason matches to plug loopholes in the team.

Mogajunior:
Fixed Match!..................................................................





By the way, Boniface has dropped in form since last season.

Yeah! Since him go chop that girl stew 🍲 and most likely that other thing

Eric Ten Hag will finally finish this one at last. 40 character completed

What's the meaning of this thread? I didn't see anything from Boniface yet the thread was brought to FP? Abi na sponsored thread?