Joy and focus at Ajax's first training session of 2025
The Ajax squad officially kicked off the second half of the season on Thursday. Under the guidance of Francesco Farioli, the team completed their first training session of 2025.
Time to meet Farioli's assistants: 'You can smell the importance of Ajax'
A head coach is always in the spotlight, but he cannot do without good and loyal assistants. This season, Ajax is led by Francesco Farioli, who receives support and complete dedication from his compatriot Daniele Cavalletto, the Dutchman Dave Vos, and the Spaniard Felipe Sanchez Mateos. But what exactly do these assistant coaches stand for, and how do they experience working in Amsterdam? Time for an in-depth introduction.
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