Bayer Leverkusen hopes for a breakthrough from Eliesse Ben Seghir in the new season. The new coach Carles Martínez is set to solve the 32 million problem.
What happened?
Eliesse Ben Seghir joined Bayer Leverkusen from Monaco last summer and was expected to make an impact on the left wing. However, former coach Kasper Hjulmand struggled to get the best out of the pacey dribbler.
Why is Martínez the right man?
Carles Martínez knows Ben Seghir from four direct encounters in Ligue 1 with Toulouse against Monaco. The new head coach is set to solve the problem now.
What comes next?
Ben Seghir is working with a personal trainer during his vacation and is expected to return to Leverkusen for pre-season training on July 13. | Date | Event | | June 5 | Presentation of Carles Martínez | | July 13 | Start of pre-season |
Current situation
Bayer Leverkusen is currently 6th in the Bundesliga with 59 points and a record of 17 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses. The last match ended 1-1 against Hamburger SV.
Numbers and facts
Bayer Leverkusen has scored 68 goals and conceded 47 this season. The club is 30 points behind leaders Bayern München.
