Ajax’s Recruitment Challenges Amidst Player Struggles

omidbasir- Ajax enhanced their squad last summer with several new players; however, many of them have yet to make a significant impact. Among these is James McConnell, who was loaned from Liverpool FC.

In the AD Voetbalpodcast, Johan Inan expressed astonishment at the decision to sign McConnell, given the current circumstances. He pointed out that Ajax was aware as early as January or February that Jordan Henderson would be leaving. This provided the club with a six-month window to find a suitable replacement, which did not materialize. McConnell, being in his early twenties, was not the experienced defensive midfielder that many had advocated for.