The World Cup is still in full swing, but for several Ajax players preparations for the new season have already begun. Our new head coach, Míchel Sánchez, welcomed his squad to de Toekomst on Thursday for their initial tests, followed by the first group training session on Friday. The head coach also showed he hasn’t lost his touch, joining in a rondo himself. We were there on both days, from start to finish, capturing everything along the way.
The Ajax first-team squad held its first group training session of the new season today, after several players had already begun individual work earlier this week. Physical tests took place yesterday, also confirming the club's technical staff for the season ahead.
Following Thursday's medical and physical tests, the ball was finally rolling in Amsterdam on Friday morning. Under the guidance of new head coach Míchel Sánchez, Ajax held their first session on the pitch at the club's De Toekomst training ground. High intensity, rising temperatures and plenty of water defined the morning.
From Miami to the South of France and from Greece to Brazil. The Ajax players travelled across the world to recharge for the new season. On Thursday, the first tests were on the schedule. We caught up with the Ajax players upon arrival and asked them about their holidays, expectations for the coming season and put a thought-provoking question to them. "I expect a lot from him, definitely."