This second consecutive defeat in the competition brought even more pressure on his coach John Heitinga, however under pressure. Despite this humiliation, the Dutchman says he does not worry about his place in Eredivisie.
AJAX underwent a 4-0 humiliating defeat in its second Group match in the Champions League. Igor Peaceao scored two goals at the start of the match, while Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also contributed with a goal each. The French club has managed to exploit the defensive errors of Ajax, in particular a loss of ball from the veteran Davy Klaassen which allowed Peaceao to score the second goal in the 12th minute.
Heitinga defends Ajax after the Marseille lesson
Despite the heavy defeat, coach Heitinga defended his team and called for patience, stressing that his young team is still under construction and will need time to climb to European level.
“Listen, the supporters are disappointed, we are disappointed. The players were exhausted, they fought until the end. We continued to play football, courageously. But we are a team under construction. And I know we will end up getting there, but it will take time, “said the Dutch coach after the match.
Heitinga admitted that the quality of Marseille showed the gap that his team must fill.
“We are simply playing against a very good team, the one who beat Paris Saint-Germain last week,” added the 41-year-old coach. “A team that gave lessons in the Champions League. I congratulated the guys. We played with courage, we fought, and even after being led 4-0, we continued to fight. »»
Ajax coach “not worried” for his post
Questions about Heitinga's future resurfaced after the team's difficult start to the team, but Ajax coach swept them back from the back. The Dutch has clearly indicated that they are not under pressure. “Am I worried about my post?” No, “he said on the eve of the shock.
