Arrived this summer at Bayer Leverkusen with the ambition to cross a new course in his career, Maza was quick to experience a first major upheaval.
The German club, author of an eventful summer on the transfer market, formalized this Monday morning the departure of its coach Erik Ten Hag, Recruited to succeed Xabi Alonso. A bet that was to ensure the continuity of the sports project, but which quickly turned into disillusionment. Two underground work in the championship, an atmosphere stretched internally and growing doubts around tactical choices were right for the technician.
This sudden change could have direct consequences for Maza, which intended to rely on this stability to impose itself in the workforce. In an environment still under construction, the attacker will now have to convince a new coach, with the risk of seeing his benchmarks jostled.
If Bayer Leverkusen remains ambitious, this instability at the head of the staff could slow down the integration of certain players, and Maza is one of the most exposed.
The arrival of Ben Seghir, additional competition
As if this context was not enough, The arrival of Eliesse Ben Seghir further complicates things for the international. Transferred from AS Monaco after two and a half seasons in Ligue 1, the young Moroccan attacking midfielder arrives in Germany with a flattering reputation.
Capable of evolving on the wings as in the axis, Ben Seghir brings a precious versatility, But which risks reducing the space left in Maza in the offensive rotation.
For the former Monegasque, this is an opportunity to establish yourself as a key element in the renewal of the club. For Maza, on the other hand, the mission promises to be more perilous: convincing despite an unstable context and increasingly raised competition.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen has parted ways with
head coach Erik ten Hag with immediate effect.Training will be taken over by the assistant coaching staff for
the time being. pic.twitter.com/aKrEtySB46– Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en)
September 1, 2025
DZfoot
