Ajax are trapped in the relegation zone on Eredivisie standings after six games following a dismal start to the campaign.
The 13-time Eredivisie champions have 5 points from 6 games. They have managed only one win in their six starts and have lost three matches with two draws.
What is Happening at Ajax?
Ajax have been in decline since Erik ten Hag left the club to join Manchester United in the summer of 2022. Ten Hag had been the club’s manager for five years, and he led them to three Eredivisie titles and two KNVB Cups.
Alfred Schreuder was appointed as Ten Hag’s successor, but he was sacked in January 2023 after a disappointing start to the season. Ajax are currently third in the Eredivisie table, and they have been eliminated from the Champions League and the KNVB Cup.
There are a number of factors that have contributed to Ajax’s decline. One factor is the loss of key players such as Antony, Lisandro Martinez, and Sébastien Haller. These players were all sold to big European clubs in the summer of 2022, and they have been replaced with less experienced players.
Another factor is the appointment of Schreuder as manager. Schreuder was a disciple of Ten Hag, but he did not have the same success as his predecessor. Schreuder was criticized for his tactics and his man-management.
Ajax are also facing competition from other Eredivisie clubs such as PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord. These clubs have been investing heavily in their squads, and they are now challenging Ajax for the Eredivisie title.
Ajax are still a big club, and they have a lot of potential. However, they need to find a new manager who can get the best out of their players. They also need to invest in their squad and sign some quality players.
Here are some specific things that Ajax can do to turn things around:
- Hire a new manager with a proven track record.
- Invest in their squad and sign some quality players.
- Focus on developing their young players.
- Play an attractive and attacking style of football.
- Create a positive and winning culture at the club.
It will take time for Ajax to return to the top of European football, but they have the potential to do it.
Ajax
AFC Ajax is a professional football club based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It plays in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football. Ajax is one of the most successful clubs in the Netherlands, having won a record 36 Eredivisie titles and 20 KNVB Cups. The club has also won four European Cups/UEFA Champions League titles, one UEFA Europa League title, two UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups, and two UEFA Super Cups.
Ajax is known for its attractive and attacking style of football, which is often referred to as “Total Football”. The club has a strong tradition of developing young players, and many of the world’s best footballers have come through the Ajax academy, including Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp, and Patrick Kluivert.
Ajax’s home stadium is the Johan Cruyff Arena, which has a capacity of 54,990. The club’s traditional kit colors are red and white.
Ajax is one of the most popular clubs in the Netherlands, and it has a large and passionate fan base. The club’s rivalry with Feyenoord is one of the most intense in European football.
Ajax is a club with a rich history and a proud tradition. It is one of the most successful clubs in the Netherlands, and it has produced some of the world’s best footballers. The club is known for its attractive and attacking style of football, and it has a large and passionate fan base.
