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Louis van Gaal’s name was chanted in the Johan Cruijff ArenA after the match between Ajax and Feyenoord was abandoned. Many Ajax supporters see Van Gaal, who was in the stands, as a lifesaver. Referee Serdar Gözübüyük decided to permanently stop De Klassieker after consultation with the authorities after fireworks were thrown onto the field twice.
Perez stated afterwards that Van Gaal’s health could still be a determining factor. “His health is also something. I just spoke to him by chance. His health is going well, but I think I can see that it is still a painful thing. He said: ‘I am waiting for results and actually need a miracle'” , the analyst indicated on ESPN.
“If you take on a job like that, that seems like a lot to me.” Even if an appointment is possible, Perez thinks Van Gaal should be controlled. “You should never give just one person the key,” said the analyst. “Even with big names: don’t do that. Always correcting each other or sparring with several people, never just one person, even if it is Louis van Gaal.” Sunday’s situation is indicative of the situation Ajax finds itself in. The 36-time national champion is in a crisis both sporting and managerial.
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“Louis is of course the ideal man for Ajax. His hands are itchy,” said Rafael van der Vaart in turn at NOS. “This club needs clarity. If anyone likes clarity, it is Louis. I would not be surprised if within the next few days they seriously consider giving him carte blanche. You could give him that, because he really wants the best for Ajax.”
Both the positions of director of football affairs Sven Mislintat and that of trainer Maurice Steijn are wavering. Van der Vaart wants immediate action. “Ajax must take the club back into its own hands. You can never give the club to a technical director, especially not if someone does not have an Ajax past. Edwin van der Sar and Marc Overmars also made bad purchases, but then you know that every decision is made with Ajax blood. With love for the club. You don’t know that now.”
