Why Ajax boss mentioned Manchester United's Donny van de Beek when asked what his team needs
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAjax head coach Maurice Steijn insists a lack of experienced players like Donny van de Beek is doing little to help his side's woeful form.
The Amsterdam club have endured a torrid start to the campaign, losing three of their opening six league games. They are currently 16th in the Eredivisie, which would see them enter a play-off game for relegation if they remain in that spot come May.
There is major unrest among supporters and huge pressure on Steijn, who is already the third head coach at the Johan Cruyff Arena since Erik ten Hag left for Manchester United last year.
The Dutchman has come in for plenty of criticism but has been hamstrung by a lack of talent coming through the famed academy in recent years. ALSO READ: McTominay's Beckham comment is a reminder of what United used to be ALSO READ: Ten Hag just showed two United players that they are no longer undroppable “I look at the teenagers who can offer more than the players on the bench,” Steijn said during a furious press conference after losing 2-1 against AZ Alkmaar over the weekend. “(Some of our senior players) Are not yet able to bring it in training and during substitute appearances. "No, I haven’t written them off.
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