Bayer 04 Leverkusen strengthens coaching team with South African expert!

Bayer 04 Leverkusen strengthens coaching team with South African expert!

St Pauli, Deutschland - Bayer 04 Leverkusen ensures a fresh air in the Bundesliga! After changing Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, the Erik Ten HAG association has signed as the new head coach. This begins a new era in Leverkusen, which also brings new faces in the coaching team. Ten HAG, known for his offensive style of play and talent promotion, brings Andries Ulderink as an assistant coach-a decision that ensures both a stir and anticipation.

ULDERINK, the 55 -year -old coach from South Africa, can look back on a remarkable career. Before he came to Leverkusen, he was head coach at Royal Antwerp, where he narrowly missed the qualification for the Conference League. Interestingly, he has known Erik Ten Hag since 2012 when the two still competed against each other as a coach. Her joint vision for offensive football gives hope for exciting times.

experience from different leagues

But that's not all: Ulderink has also gained international experience, including at Cape Town City and various Dutch clubs such as Twente Enschede. He was originally intended as head coach at Cape Town City, but could not stay there. Instead, he expanded his skills as an assistant coach at clubs such as the Glasgow Rangers and FC Reading, where he received valuable insights into European football culture.

The obligation of Ulderink is not only a clever move by Bayer 04, but could also initiate a new era of the team spirit on the coaching staff. According to [kicker.de] (https://www.kicker.de/lieber-hags-assistent-alschef- in-suedafrika-Bayer-Holt-ulderink-1126133/artikel), ULDERink will not only act as the deputy of ten HAG. His expertise in training sessions is already very popular. Leverkusen had in advance after the departure of Alonso, who took four members of his coaching staff to Madrid, needed reinforcements in the coaching team.

a new chapter for Bayer 04

The coaching position at Bayer 04 was vacant for a while, since Ten Hag was presented on May 26 as the successor to Alonso and the assistant team was initially vacant. Ulderink is not only there to strategically support the team, but will also have an active influence on tactical decisions during the games. In football, assistant coaches such as Ulderink, who perfectly master the different facets of a game plan, are of crucial importance for the success of a team-be it when the observing introduction of tactical considerations or when driving training units.

It remains to be seen whether other assistants find the way to Leverkusen. However, one thing is certain: Bayer 04 laid the foundation for a successful future with the commitment of Erik Ten HAG and Andries Ulderink!