Bayer Leverkusen entered the season after a second major squad rebuild in the space of 12 months. Carles Martinez was brought in as head coach during the summer changes, with the Spanish coach now trying to turn encouraging passages into steadier results.
A second rebuild in a year
- Leverkusen reshaped the squad again in the summer.
- It was the club’s second significant overhaul within a 12-month period.
- The coaching position also changed, with Carles Martinez taking charge.
Martinez faces familiar issues
There have been positive signs under Martinez, but longstanding weaknesses remain. The new coach has dependable options in attack, although Bayer’s forwards still have room to improve their efficiency in front of goal.
