Tag: Ajax
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Ajax on the Edge: Gloukh benched again as Heitinga faces mounting pressure
Rising Tension at Ajax Ajax, once the flagship of Dutch football, finds itself at a crossroads as questions mount over head coach John Heitinga’s selection decisions. In a Premier League-style pressurizing run, Heitinga opted to leave Israeli talent Daniel Gloukh on the bench for Saturday’s clash with Sparta Rotterdam, despite Gloukh’s recent form for Ajax…
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Gloukh benched again? Ajax coach must answer for rotation uproar
Ajax’s benching controversy grows as Gloukh sits again Ajax Amsterdam find themselves in the eye of a mounting storm as Yoav Gloukh was left out of the starting XI for the visit to Sparta Rotterdam. The Israeli youngster, who has shown glimpses of his potential in recent Dutch league outings, watched the action from the…
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Ajax benching Israel’s midfielder sparks calls for Heitinga to go
A tense week at Ajax Ajax entered the weekend with a cloud over their camp. Coach John Heitinga opted not to start the Israeli midfielder in the clash with Sparta Rotterdam, despite the player having produced two productive league appearances recently. The decision, coming on the heels of a 4-0 drubbing in midweek against Marseille…
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Will John Heitinga Survive as Ajax Manager?
Introduction: a season defined by pressure Ajax’s season has taken a dramatic turn with John Heitinga at the helm. Appointed at the start of the campaign, Heitinga has quickly become one of Amsterdam’s most debated figures. A 4-0 defeat to Marseille on Tuesday intensified the scrutiny, and a growing chorus of voices is calling for…
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Severance May Decide Ajax Coach’s Fate
Recent setback deepens questions over Heitinga’s tenure Ajax’s season took a sharp turn after a 4-0 thrashing away to Marseille on a Tuesday night, a result that intensified the debate surrounding head coach John Heitinga. Appointed at the start of the campaign, Heitinga now finds himself at the center of a storm of criticism from…
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Ajax Coach John Heitinga: Will Firing Costs Decide His Future
Rising Pressure After a Heavy Defeat Ajax’s season has spiraled into a high-stakes scrutiny of head coach John Heitinga. A 4-0 defeat to Marseille on Tuesday night has intensified calls for change, amplifying a sense that results alone may not capture the full story behind the Dutch club’s struggles. Appointed at the start of the…
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OM – Ajax: Reliving Marseille’s Champions League comeback on Day 2 of the group stage
Match overview When the Champions League returns to Marseille, Olympique de Marseille (OM) hosts Ajax Amsterdam at the Stade Vélodrome for the second matchday of the group stage. After a setback at Real Madrid in their opener, the Phocéens are eager to show they can compete for the top spots again and erase memories of…
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OM vs Ajax: Marseille’s Champions League return on Day 2
Marseille welcomes Ajax back to the Champions League The return of the Champions League to Marseille is the headline as the Olympique de Marseille host Ajax Amsterdam on Day 2 of the group stage. After a two-season hiatus from Europe’s premier club competition, Marseille banks on a fresh start and a home crowd ready to…
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The Bîrligea bill: 400,000 euros sent to CFR Cluj unfolds the deal’s true cost
The Bîrligea bill: what lies behind the 400,000 euro transfer The Romanian football landscape is again making headlines as the owner of FCSB, Gigi Becali, directed a payout of 400,000 euros to CFR Cluj. The transfer, described in media reports as a payment linked to performance clauses tied to striker Bîrligea, underscores how clauses in…
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Gloukh’s Four-Minute Spark Lifts Ajax Past NAC Breda
Four-Minute Spark Sets Ajax on the Front Foot Ajax climbed to an early advantage on Saturday as Oscar Gloukh delivered a four-minute moment that reshaped the mood in the stadium. A smoothly constructed team move culminated with the Israeli forward calmly finding the net, giving Ajax the lead against NAC Breda. The quick-strike start underscored…