An Ajax legend lashes out at Míchel: "It's embarrassing to hear him"

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Latest news about Ajax. Míchel Sánchez received criticism from Frank de Boer and Toby Alderweireld after losing 2-1 against Hajduk Split on October 15, in their debut in the league phase of the Conference League. Both questioned both the choice of Jofre Torrents, a 19-year-old full-back, and the Spanish coach's ability to communicate in English with his players.

The defeat in Croatia opened a new front for the Spanish coach, who has been in charge of the Dutch team for about three and a half months. His explanations on Ziggo Sport's cameras sparked comments about his language skills and how he conveys his ideas to the dressing room.

Frank de Boer questions Jofre Torrents' starting spot

The former footballer and former Ajax coach focused on Míchel's decision to include Torrents in the starting eleven. The 19-year-old full-back faced his first start in a demanding scenario, and De Boer believed that the context was not the most appropriate to introduce him from the beginning.

The former Dutch international clarified that he did not intend to attribute all the responsibility for the defeat to the young defender. However, he argued that Owen Wijndal would have been a more suitable alternative for that match, ahead of a player who had not yet started a game.

The move that further complicated the match came after the break. Ajax had equalized through Davy Klaassen in the 53rd minute, but Hajduk Split took the lead again three minutes later when Marin Šotiček capitalized on an error in understanding between Torrents and Youri Baas. The Amsterdam team couldn't level the score again.

Míchel Sanchez is disappointed with Ajax's first half 😕 "We didn't have good energy, neither with the ball nor without the ball" 🔗 https://t.co/8mxpJvRcvG https://t.co/SbEfuXMsXe

— ESPN NL (@ESPNnl) October 15, 2026

Toby Alderweireld questions Míchel's communication

The criticism wasn't only about the lineup. Toby Alderweireld questioned how Míchel expressed himself in English during the post-match interview. The former defender noted that many members of an international squad may not understand Spanish and raised concerns about how they receive the coach's instructions.

For Alderweireld, the issue isn't just about using one language or another but about clearly conveying ideas and the intensity required for daily work. His argument addresses a significant issue for a coach managing players of different nationalities: communication should ensure that the message is received without confusion.

De Boer also criticized the level of English displayed by the coach during the interview. Both analysts agreed that difficulties in expression raise doubts about communication with the team, although public statements alone do not prove a specific issue within the squad.

Ajax must react against Groningen and Atalanta

The 2-1 loss requires Ajax to move on before their next league match against FC Groningen, scheduled for Sunday. Then, the Dutch team will host Atalanta in the Conference League on October 22, according to the club's published schedule.

These two games will be the next benchmarks to assess the team's response and Míchel's decisions. The coach will need to rectify the defensive errors that led to Hajduk Split's decisive goal and dispel doubts about his communication. For now, the club has not announced any decision regarding his continuity.

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