Leverkusen will face Hoffenheim in their opening match of the season, and I think that's a match Leverkusen should be able to win easily. On paper, Leverkusen is the clear favorite, Hoffenheim is a mediocre team that almost got relegated last season. Therefore, I think this is a great opportunity for Ten Hag to secure his first win, which would help him gain a lot of support from the fans at BayArena. However, if an upset were to happen, Ten Hag would immediately face sharp criticism from the fans.
In this opening match of the new season, Ten Hag will have to prove himself capable of providing more motivation and tactical excellence for the Leverkusen players. If Leverkusen can secure three points in the opening match, Ten Hag will certainly be impressed enough to continue to energize the Leverkusen team. However, if the result turns out badly for Leverkusen, I also think Ten Hag will be showered with hurtful criticism, although such criticism isn't necessarily something Ten Hag should immediately accept if they ultimately lose.