Schreuder has not won a league game since October 22, 2022, and Ajax under him got knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage
By Kehinde Okeowo
Dutch champions, Ajax on Thursday, January 26, relieved their coach, Alfred Schreuder of his duties after a poor run of results in the Dutch league.
Ajax took the decision after their 1-1 home draw with relegation-threatened Volendam in an Eredivisie game played yesterday night.
The visitors took the lead in the 59th minute through Mirani but Kudus restored parity in the 80th minute despite Rensch’s 35th minute red card.
The result left Ajax seven points adrift of leaders and bitter rivals Feyenoord and in fifth place on the log table.
Schreuder has not won a league game since October 22 and Ajax under him got knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage.
Announcing his sack on the club’s website, Ajax Chief Executive, Edwin van der Sar said:
“This is a painful decision, but it’s necessary. Regardless of the good start to the season, we lost a lot of unnecessary points.
“The football itself was precarious too. We gave Alfred our time and trust to change the way things were going.
“It became clear to us that he could not change the tide.”
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Prior to the official statement by the club, Italian Journalist and football transfer expert, Romano
Fabrizio had broken the news on social media.
He tweeted: “Ajax head coach Alfred Schreuder has been sacked. Decision made after one more draw tonight.
“Schreuder replaced ten Hag last June but the club has decided to fire him after many bad results.”
Schreuder joined Ajax from Club Brugge last summer after former coach, Erik ten Hag was hired by Premier League side, Manchester United.