Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand is expected to leave the club following their final Bundesliga match of the season against Hamburg SV, according to reports circulating ahead of the game. The Dane will take charge of Leverkusen for the last time at the BayArena, with both teams having little left to play for in terms of league positioning.
Hjulmand arrived at Leverkusen in the summer of 2023, tasked with guiding the club back into the Champions League. While Leverkusen still have a mathematical chance of qualifying for Europe’s premier competition, their recent form has been inconsistent, leaving them reliant on results elsewhere. Prior to his appointment, Hjulmand had established himself as a respected coach after a successful spell with Sturm Graz and a notable run to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 with Denmark.
The news of Hjulmand’s impending departure comes as Leverkusen prepare to face a Hamburg side aiming to finish the season strongly. HSV are looking for a third consecutive victory, a positive end to a campaign that ultimately fell short of promotion aspirations. Several players are also expected to be playing their final games for Hamburg, including defender Luka Vušković and attacking midfielder Fábio Vieira.
Leverkusen’s lineup for the match includes Flekken in goal, a defensive line of Quansah, Andrich, and Tapsoba, and an attacking trio of Maza, Tillman, and Schick. Hamburg will field Tangvik in goal, with Vušković and Vieira featuring in their starting eleven. The match represents a final opportunity for both clubs to assess their squads ahead of the summer transfer window and potential restructuring.
While no immediate replacement for Hjulmand has been announced, Leverkusen will likely begin their search for a new manager in the coming weeks. The club’s ambition remains to consistently compete at the highest level, and the appointment will be crucial in achieving those goals. Hjulmand’s exit marks the end of a chapter for Leverkusen and opens a new period of uncertainty as they prepare for the future.
