Shall we say "top 2"? 
Because Xabi Alonso achieved a sensational success in his first season there. And he still managed to keep his team's presence in top 2 in his last season.
They must have increased their expectations as a result. But on the other hand, of course I don't expect them to sack Erik ten Hag in case of finishing out of this area but still joining the Champions League. Patience is important in this job.
Because Xabi Alonso achieved a sensational success in his first season there. And he still managed to keep his team's presence in top 2 in his last season.They must have increased their expectations as a result. But on the other hand, of course I don't expect them to sack Erik ten Hag in case of finishing out of this area but still joining the Champions League. Patience is important in this job.
Personally, I don't think we will see Leverkusen in the top 2 of the Bundesliga next season. Leverkusen lost the best coach in their history. At the same time, they sold a lot of players from the squad. With the new coach and players, it will take a long time for their performance to stabilize. It is very unlikely that Leverkusen will stabilize at the beginning of the season. I would even say that it will be very difficult for Leverkusen to stay in the top 4 of the table next season. Teams like Dortmund, Leipzig and Frankfurt are not weak at all.