Challenges Faced by AZ Under Interim Management

Maarten Martens was dismissed this week by the management of AZ. The first match under interim coach Leeroy Echteld, held at home against Excelsior on Wednesday evening, did not yield a positive outcome. Fans particularly expressed their frustration towards one player.

Weslley Patati has become the focal point of criticism amid AZ’s struggles.

Under Echteld’s leadership, AZ failed to engage their audience during the first half, ending in a 0-0 draw. This performance continues the trend of underwhelming results seen over recent weeks and months, indicating that the brief resurgence following the Ajax defeat was short-lived.