Ajax Part Ways With Maurice Steijn After Relegation Zone Slip
Ajax have parted ways with manager Maurice Steijn after the club slipped into the relegation zone at the weekend. The Dutch giants conceded an injury-time winner to Utrecht to leave the club second bottom of the table.
The Amsterdam club have won just once under Steijn, who took charge last summer and oversaw over £100m of spending. Ajax are without a win in their last eight matches, which is the worst run in the club’s history. With Brighton to come in the Europa League on Thursday and without a win in this season’s competition, Ajax have decided that they can stick with Steijn no longer.
A statement from the club read: ‘Ajax and Maurice Steijn will part ways with immediate effect. The club management and Steijn have agreed that the coach will step down from his position.’ According to De Telegraaf, Steijn was informed of his sacking in a meeting at the club’s training ground this afternoon.
Ajax’s Dismal Run of Form
The Dutch giants have now had four managers in 15 months and are 22 points behind leaders and rivals PSV Edinhoven. Last season, Ajax finished runners-up to Feyenoord in the league.
The club’s dismal run of form has been a cause for concern for supporters, with Ajax having won just one of their last eight matches. This is the worst run in the club’s history and has seen them slip into the relegation zone.
The club’s poor form has been compounded by their lack of success in the Europa League this season, with Ajax yet to win a match in the competition. This has led to Ajax making the decision to part ways with Steijn.
What’s Next for Ajax?
Ajax are now on the lookout for a new manager and will be hoping to find someone who can turn their fortunes around quickly. With Brighton to come in the Europa League on Thursday, Ajax will be keen to appoint a new manager as soon as possible.
The club will also be looking to strengthen their squad in January, with over £100m having been spent on new players since Steijn took charge last summer. With Ajax currently second bottom of the table, they will need to make some shrewd signings if they are to avoid relegation this season.
Conclusion
Ajax have parted ways with manager Maurice Steijn after the club slipped into the relegation zone at the weekend. The Dutch giants have won just once under Steijn and are without a win in their last eight matches, which is the worst run in the club’s history. With Brighton to come in the Europa League on Thursday and without a win in this season’s competition, Ajax have decided that they can stick with Steijn no longer. The club are now on the lookout for a new manager and will be hoping to find someone who can turn their fortunes around quickly.