Bayer Leverkusen sack Pete Bosz after poor run of form leaves the club sixth in the Bundesliga

ByThe Editorial Team

Updated 23/03/2021 at 11:06 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen have lost their grip on a top-four finish in recent weeks and so the club have decided to part ways with manager Peter Bosz. Seven points behind fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, Leverkusen will hope that a change of personnel could help kickstart their quest for a Champions League spot in the latter stages of the season.

Bayer Leverkusen have sacked Peter Bosz after poor run leaves the club sixth in the Bundesliga.

His departure follows Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Hertha Berlin, Leverkusen's fourth loss in their last five games in all competitions that has left them well off the pace in their quest for a Champions League spot. Leverkusen have 40 points after 26 games, seven points behind fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

"Bayer 04 Leverkusen have reacted to the negative trend of the past few weeks and released head coach Peter Bosz with immediate effect," the club said in a statement, adding that Bosz's assistants Hendrie Kruezen and Rob Maas had also left the club.

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Hannes Wolf, who was in charge of Germany's Under-18 side, will replace Bosz.

"We have every opportunity of qualifying for Europe. It's down to us in the remaining eight games to achieve the maximum," said Wolf.

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Wolf's first game in charge will be at home to bottom side Schalke 04 on April 3 after the international break.

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