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As Bayer Leverkusen enters a new chapter under Erik ten Hag, central defender Edmond Tapsoba has drawn intriguing parallels between the Dutch tactician and his former boss Xabi Alonso. With Jonathan Tah\u2019s departure to Bayern Munich, Tapsoba is expected to anchor Leverkusen\u2019s backline\u2014marking a symbolic passing of the torch within a reshaped squad.<\/p>

Tapsoba, now the club's longest-serving player since joining in January 2020, sees Ten Hag\u2019s emphasis on structured build-up play and positional discipline as a perfect match for both his personal style and Leverkusen\u2019s tactical DNA. \u201cI already knew him from Ajax,\u201d Tapsoba told Bild<\/em>. \u201cHis approach is similar to Xabi Alonso\u2019s, especially in how the game is built from the back. That fits my game perfectly.\u201d<\/p>

The transition comes after Leverkusen\u2019s most successful season in history\u2014Alonso guided them to a domestic double and a Europa League final. With the Spaniard now managing Real Madrid, Ten Hag arrives tasked with rebuilding a squad that has lost key figures like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Tah.<\/p>

Despite the changes, Tapsoba is ready to embrace a leadership mantle, stating, \u201cIt\u2019s time for me to take the next step. I\u2019ve learned a lot from Jona [Tah], and now it\u2019s my turn to lead, both on and off the pitch.\u201d The Burkinab\u00e9 defender is expected to be vocal in organizing a young defensive unit that now includes several academy graduates and summer recruits.<\/p>

Leverkusen\u2019s new era had a rocky start with a 5\u20131 preseason defeat to Flamengo U-20s in Brazil, but they are preparing for a more telling test against Bundesliga side Bochum on July 27. Under Ten Hag, who led Ajax to three Eredivisie titles and developed stars like Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt, the expectation remains high for a continuation of the club\u2019s progressive footballing philosophy.<\/p>

Stay ahead of every Bundesliga development with Betway Arabia\u2014your ultimate source for football news, expert insights, and analysis.<\/p>","continue_text":"Continue Reading","main_heading":"Blog"},"yoast_head":"\nTapsoba Embraces Leadership Role at Leverkusen Under Ten Hag's Familiar Tactical Blueprint - Betway Kuwait<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Betway Arabia Kuwait: Tapsoba praises Erik ten Hag\u2019s style as ideal for Leverkusen, comparing him to Xabi Alonso and stepping up\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bwarabia.com\/kw\/tapsoba-embraces-leadership-role-at-leverkusen-under-ten-hags-familiar-tactical-blueprint\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tapsoba Embraces Leadership Role at Leverkusen Under Ten Hag's Familiar Tactical Blueprint - 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