This weekend, Ajax will face AZ for the first time since suffering a heavy defeat in the KNVB Cup. In their last encounter, AZ overwhelmed Ajax with a staggering six goals, leading to Ajax’s elimination from the tournament. As they prepare to meet again, coach Fred Grim has urged his players to seek revenge. During a press conference, he stated, ‘If it’s 6-0 in Alkmaar, it seems logical to me that something is stirring within the club and the squad. And that you have a desire for revenge’, according to a report from VI.
Since Grim took over, Ajax has shown signs of improvement, currently sitting fourth in the Eredivisie, with a record of eight wins, three draws, and five losses. They are tied on points with NEC Nijmegen, who are in third, and just one point behind Feyenoord in second place. Grim’s tenure is set to continue until the end of the season.
A notable statistic is that Ajax has not secured a victory over AZ since March 2022, when they won 2-0 in the KNVB Cup.