After four loss points in the first four Eredivisie duels of the new season, there is already a lot of grin at Ajax. Trainer John Heitinga and captain Davy Klaassen were hard in their opinion on Saturday about the bad match against FC Volendam (1-1).
Ajax also left a poor impression in his second game. After the draw in Deventer against Go Ahead Eagles two weeks ago (2-2) there was again no victory for the Amsterdammers in Volendam.
“Four loss points in four duels is too much,” Heitinga told ESPN afterwards. “We can only charge ourselves. It was a frustrating afternoon.”
Ajax came behind in the Kras Stadium after fifteen minutes due to a nice bang of Volendam striker Henk Veerman. Ko Itakura equalized in the second half, from one of the few opportunities for the visitors.
“It was very bad,” Klaassen said in front of ESPN ‘s camera. “I am a positive person. But it doesn’t look good. It really has to be better. We all watched the draw for the Champions League on Thursday. But if we put this on the mat, we will get zero points in that group.”
Heitinga wants to see another mentality
Heitinga, who replaced Francesco Farioli this summer, mainly saw a lack of duel power and work of work at Ajax in Volendam. “You know that Volendam will play a lot of the long ball. We reacted far too weak. It all starts with winning your duels, but we were eaten in midfield.”
The trainer regularly preaches that he wants to see every game a step forward from his team. Last week against Heracles Almelo (2-0 win) it seemed to succeed, but in Volendam there was certainly no progress at Ajax.
“It’s a cliché, but the first requirement is always that you work harder than your opponent,” said Heitinga. “I want to see a certain mentality. Sometimes you have to spit in your hands and make sure you are in charge of the field. I didn’t see that today. I also have to look at myself and at which players I have sent on the field.”
Aja had to do it on Saturday without Brian Brobbey, who was left out of the selection due to transfer problems. The striker is not the only player who is still aiming for a departure. Heitinga is therefore looking forward to the transfer deadline of next Tuesday.
“It’s messy now,” the coach said. “I knew that when I got in here, it is a challenge. But I will be happy if it is September 3, because then I know which selection I can work with. I hope that everyone will come back from the international match period and that we will see a different mentality in the coming duels.”
After Four Lost Points in the First Four Eredivisie Matches of the New Season, There is Already a Lot of Chagrin at Ajax. Trainer John Heitinga and Captain Davy Klaassen Were Harsh on Saturday in Their Judgment of the Poor Match Against FC Volendam (1-1).
Ajax also Left a Poor Impression in its Second Away Match. After the Draw in Deventer Against Go Ahead Eagles Two Weekes Ago (2-2), there was again no Victory for the Amsterdam Team in Volendam.
“Four Lost Points in Four Matches is too much,” Heitinga Said afterwards to ESPN . “We can only blame outelves for that. It was a frustrating afternoon.”
Ajax Fell Beind in The Kras Stadium After Fifteen Minutes Due to a Fine Shot by Volendam Striker Henk Veerman. Ko itakura Equalized in the Second Half, From One of the Few Chances for the Visitors.
“It was very bad,” Klaassen Said in Front of the Camera or ESPN . “I am a positive person. But it Doesn’t look good. It really has to be better. We all watched the draw for the champions League on thursday. But if we put this on the field, we will get zero points in that group.”
Heitinga Wants To See A Different Mentality
Heitinga, who replaced Francesco Fararian This Summer, Mainly Saw a Lack of Fighting Power and Work Ethic at Ajax in Volendam. “You know that Volendam will play the long ball a lot. We reacted far too weakly to that. It all start with winning your duels, but we were devoured in midfield.”
The trainer Regularly Preaches That Het Wants To See His Team Take A Step Forward in Every Match. That seemed to work last week Against Heracles Almelo (2-0 Victory), but there was Certainly No Progress at Ajax in Volendam.
“It’s a cliché, but the first requirement is always that you work harder than your opponent,” Said Heitinga. “I want to see a Certain mentality. Sometimes you have to spit in your hands and make sure you’re the boss on the field. I did’s see that today. I also have to look at myself and at which players I sent onto the field.”
Ajax had to do without brian brobbey on Saturday, who was left out of the selection due to transfer issues. The Striker is not the only player who is still eager to leave. Heitinga is Therefore Looking Forward To The Transfer Deadline Next Tuesday.
“It’s Messy Now,” The Coach Said. “I knew that when I joined here, it’s a challenge. But I will be happy when it is September 3, because I know that selection I can work with. I hope come come fresh from the international period afterwards and that weees.