Tensions Rise Between Wout Weghorst and Francesco Farioli at Ajax

Wout Weghorst experienced emotional moments last season after Ajax’s title slipped away. The striker expressed his dissatisfaction with the methods employed by coach Francesco Farioli.

Recent revelations have uncovered tensions within the Ajax squad, particularly between Weghorst and Farioli. The Italian coach consistently avoided discussing the prospect of a championship. According to a reconstruction by Algemeen Dagblad, the term ‘title’ had become a contentious issue in the media for months. Following Ajax’s 2-0 victory against PSV in Eindhoven at the end of March, the team extended its lead at the top of the standings to an impressive nine points, with no major matches on the horizon. However, Farioli steadfastly refused to engage in discussions about the title and urged his players not to do so either. This led to a series of comically tense exchanges between the Ajax players and the media.