Ajax underwent a period of change incomparable to any other club in Europe over the summer – and yet they have remained locked on the same course.
The Dutch giants lost their manager, director of football and many of their star players during a tumultuous time. Erik ten Hag left for Manchester United, taking two of the club’s most prized players with him. Marc Overmars left in February after admitting to sending a series of inappropriate messages to female colleagues. The summer transfer window saw a whole host of players leave Amsterdam.
But, somewhat remarkably, Ajax arrive on Merseyside for their Champions League tie against Liverpool on Tuesday evening in wonderful shape, in form which contrasts sharply with their opponents. Here Mirror Football takes a look at how they’ve managed to achieve continuity from the Ten Hag era and the threats they will pose to Jurgen Klopp’s side.
