Johan Derksen does not understand that Ajax is aiming for Francesco Farioli (OGC Nice) as the new head coach. That leaves the Moustache will be clear on Friday evening Today Inside. According to Derksen, being a trainer is an experience profession and the 35-year-old Farioli does not fit into that picture.

Farioli has been on his own as head coach since March 2021, when he got his first job with Fatih Karagümrük. The Italian was at the helm of Alanyaspor between December 2021 and February 2023, after which he moved to France in July last year. With Nice, Farioli finished fifth in Ligue 1 this season.

According to Football International Ajax is as good as personally settled with Farioli himself. The Amsterdammers also hope to reach an agreement with Nice after Sunday evening, where Farioli is still attached until mid-2025. It is therefore quite possible that the young coach will be presented at Ajax next week.

On Friday, VVD party leader Dilan Yesilgöz was a guest Today Inside. Her husband, René Zegerius, is on the board of Ajax. Derksen provides Zegerius with advice. “Maybe he can talk to the new director about how you cannot give a 35-year-old brat without any experience the responsibility of a club that has to be rebuilt from scratch.”

Derksen has a clear opinion. “Being a trainer is an experience profession. The same as politics, that is also an experience profession. You make all rookie mistakes. Ajax once again gets a brat who is not inhibited by any knowledge of the matter.”

Alex Kroes

Technical director Alex Kroes gave an extensive interview this week The Telegraph and spoke about several trainers. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was highest on his list, he admits. “A professional idiot with a great football vision, experience and a history with the club.”

“I also had a very good feeling about Graham Potter,” Kroes continued. “I think he is charismatic people manager, who also loves his profession. His way of working really appeals to me. Due to his age, he has more experience than Francesco Farioli, who also has a great football vision and is also a professional idiot. That is what Ajax seems to need.”

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