Why Leverkusen Missed Champions League: Flekken's Admission
Mark Flekken says coach Kasper Hjulmand is not to blame for Bayer Leverkusen missing the Champions League, instead criticizing the squad's mentality.
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Mark Flekken says coach Kasper Hjulmand is not to blame for Bayer Leverkusen missing the Champions League, instead criticizing the squad's mentality.
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