Ajax are set to choose between Graham Potter and Francesco Farioli for their vacant head coach position.

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  • John van 't Schip standing down
  • Ajax unable to compete
  • Looking to replicate Ten Hag era

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Dutch giants are keen to rebuild their dominance in the Eredivisie and are looking to begin a new project with John van 't Schip stepping aside. Potter has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April 2023 but built a good reputation for his brand of football. Nice boss Farioli is also in contention for the hot seat after enjoying a good season in Ligue 1.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Ajax have not won the league title for two years and have been dominated by the likes of PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord. Despite bringing in Jordan Henderson, they have failed to recapture the form that got them to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019. Bringing in someone like Potter or Farioli would provide the first real period of stability since Erik ten Hag left two years ago.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Ajax are a whopping 35 points behind Eredivisie leaders PSV with three games left to go in the season. They recently lost 6-0 away to Feyenoord and have shipped 58 goals, more than anyone in the top half of the table.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR AJAX?

    According to Dutch outlet, a decision is pending in Amsterdam but it is not clear who the club would prefer to appoint. The report suggests Potter may have a slight edge over his Italian counterpart but the former Brighton boss previously distanced himself from the role.