Ajax's fortunes have improved under Jordi Cruijff and Míchel Sánchez, according to Erik ten Hag, the club's former trainer. Voetbal International reports that Ten Hag is cautiously optimistic about Ajax's current form.
Liverpool have won nine and drawn three of their 13 games in all competitions under Andoni Iraola, according to BBC Football. The article is based on an interview with Iraola and observations of the team's recent performances.
PSV's Matteo Dams is unlikely to feature in the upcoming Champions League tie against PSV, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The 22-year-old left-back made his official debut for Club Brugge against STVV last weekend, but trainer Ivan Leko has stated that Dams needs time to adjust to the level of Club Brugge.
ESPN analysts Karim El Ahmadi and Arnold Bruggink have criticised Ajax's lack of energy in their match against AZ, specifically targeting Tolu Arokodare, Julian Brandt, and substitute Oscar Gloukh.
Feyenoord goalkeeper Tjark Ernst expressed his disappointment after the 1-1 draw against Fortuna Sittard, as reported by VoetbalPrimeur. Ernst stated that his team had control over the game but failed to secure the win.
Ajax's performance in their Eredivisie top match against AZ has been harshly judged by former player Arnold Bruggink, according to VoetbalPrimeur. Bruggink warns the Amsterdammers about the lack of intensity in their game.
Ajax - AZ's match against AZ was an exciting one due to the scoreline, but according to analysts, it was not a good game. This assessment comes from Voetbal International, who have been comparing the level of Ajax - AZ to that of PSV - Feyenoord in the previous round.