Erik ten Hag’s successor Alfred Schreuder sacked by Ajax

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Ajax have sacked Alfred Schreuder, who replaced Erik ten Hag as manager of the Dutch giants, after their winless run in the Eredivisie was extended to seven games.

Schreuder only joined Ajax in the summer, coming in after Ten Hag left the Johan Cruyff Arena to take up his post at Manchester United. But the United boss has proved to be too tough an act to follow for Schreuder, who leaves with Ajax fifth in the table.

The final straw for the Ajax board came on Thursday night when they saw Schreuder’s men held to a draw by relegation threatened Volendam. Ajax even fell behind in that game, with the club deciding that Schreuder is not the man to turn their form around.

The reigning Eredivisie champions announced the move late on Thursday night, admitting they had ‘no confidence’ in Schreuder. He had signed a contract until the summer of 2024, but that will now be terminated.

“Ajax has immediately suspended Alfred Schreuder. The trainer’s contract was valid until June 30, 2024, but will now be terminated immediately. The many points lost and the team’s lack of development are the main reasons for this decision,” Ajax’s statement read.

“The club management no longer has confidence in further cooperation. The collaboration with assistant coach Matthias Kaltenbach will also be terminated.”

Chief executive, and United legend, Edwin van der Sar admitted that the decision to sack Schreuder was a “painful” one to make. But he insisted that it was needed, with the club in freefall