dailyloe.com – In 2026, Bayer 04 has significantly lost ground in the league standings. Coach Kasper Hjulmand, however, disputes claims of a lack of development. He cites data behind the results, which contradicts his assertions.
Bayer 04 currently sits in 6th place, trailing 4 points behind 4th, which qualifies for the Champions League. The team averages only 1.54 points in the second half of the season, ranking 8th and falling behind Mainz and Augsburg.
This performance does not align with the expectations of the double winner from 2024, who entered the short Christmas break in 3rd place. Hjulmand faces accusations of stagnation under his leadership, but he disagrees.
“I find it entirely wrong. You are all very intelligent journalists,” Hjulmand stated at a press conference before the derby against 1. FC Köln. He emphasized that there is data supporting a positive development.
When asked about the specific data, Hjulmand switched to English, often doing so for complex topics. He stated, “I don’t want to talk too much about it because it sounds like I’m defending it, but behind every result, behind every season, there’s much more.”
