What happens with Ajax upon the arrival of Francesco Farioli, I want to describe with the vocabulary of Christian metaphysics starting with the letter "v"-incarnation, resurrection, ascension. Farioli did not just assemble, glue, or fix something. He changed almost nothing in the composition of the available players, and in a few months, turned the team of dust into a shining star-the worst result within the last 24 years with the largest budget in Ajax history. Ajax is shining-but not blindingly-clearly, like a full or almost full moon.

The most impressive thing in the match against PSV is the reaction after the third goal. Ajax took it for granted. They took the whole game with authority, and only luck saved PSV from a knockout. In general, without even discounts for the Dutch championship-deadly dangerous PSV.

NB. The table below, far right column shows the number of points per game for Ajax coaches who have spent more than 15 matches on the bench-all official matches are taken into account.

wow, farioli’s really working some magic at ajax! who knew a few tweaks could make such a big difference? 🚀 