The profession of Ajax coach is currently a very tough job for John Heitinga. Where he achieved fairly good results in the beginning, things have been very difficult lately. Symbolic was the hopeless 3-0 defeat in Eindhoven against PSV. “It’s been a difficult year, I realize that too.”
Ajax coach John Heitinga after the loss against PSV – NH News
In a packed press room in the Philips stadium, John Heitinga was fired at quite a few questions. For example, the Amsterdam coach had to account for the quality of his selection, his substitution policy and his own future. “First the club has to make a choice about my future, but the most important thing is that you also support each other.”
Tadic
Not only Heitinga had to speak to the press, Dusan Tadic also appeared in the press room. The captain of Ajax looked quite depressed. “I feel very bad for trainer Heitinga.”
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Ajax captain Dusan Tadic about the ranking – NH News
Brobbey
In place of the suspended Edson Alvarez, Calvin Bassey gained the confidence of Heitinga. The English mandekker was allowed to stay behind in the dressing room at halftime and striker Brian Brobbey replaced it. “I wanted a little more depth and speed in the team with Brobbey.”
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Ajax coach John Heitinga about Brian Brobbey’s half-time substitution for Calvin Bassey – NH News
The two teams meet again next Sunday. Then in the Rotterdam Kuip for the cup final. “We have to make sure we win the cup, but for now it’s still a puzzle.” This match starts at 6:00 PM. NH Sport will of course be there and will report live on this game via various channels.
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