Jordi Cruijff’s Promising Start at Ajax

Jordi Cruijff has made a strong entrance at Ajax, where he is establishing a new direction as the technical director. This shift has been observed by columnist Hans Kraaij Jr., writing for Voetbal International.

Hans Kraaij Jr. highlights the promising start of the new technical director, stating, “His influence is already evident in Amsterdam. While Alex Kroes and Marijn Beuker were nearing a deal for a fourth right-back, the nineteen-year-old João Pedro Chermont from Santos, despite already having three right-backs—Gaaei, Rosa, and Regeer—Jordi Cruijff firmly asserted that they should also seek a left-back. His decisive approach has made it clear: ‘Let’s acquire a left-back, period.'”

Kraaij further reflects on the recent match against Go Ahead Eagles, which ended in a 2-2 draw, noting, “It is truly remarkable that Ajax, after leading 2-0 at halftime against Go Ahead Eagles, could not apply any pressure on the opposition’s defense after conceding the equalizer.”