Ten Hag loses first game in charge of Bayer Leverkusen despite getting the lead by Jarell Quansah against Hoffenheim.
Even though former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah gave his team an early lead against Hoffenheim, Erik ten Hag lost his first Bundesliga game as manager of Bayer Leverkusen.
Six minutes into his Bundesliga debut, Quansah, who cost £35 million to sign from the Reds last month, headed into the bottom corner from Alejandro Grimaldo’s curling free-kick.
Tim Lemperle’s low finish sealed victory for Christian Ilzer’s team, and Fisnik Asllani beat home custodian Mark Flekken at his near post before hammering in the equaliser for Hoffenheim.
Leverkusen suffered a season-opening loss when Nathan Tella’s first-time attempt struck the side and Grimaldo’s shot was deflected.