Ajax Women captain Sherida Spitse has publicly questioned the club's leadership and the language proficiency of new men's first-team manager Míchel Sánchez.
Speaking on the Dutch program Vandaag Inside Oranje, Spitse observed that while Míchel is a typical Spanish coach, his English skills are not yet top-level.
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She expressed confidence that the surrounding staff would help him overcome the linguistic barrier during his transition.
Language Concerns and Staff Composition
Fellow guest Johnny de Mol was more critical, stating that Míchel's limited English is unacceptable given the demands of internal communication and media relations.
De Mol noted the difficulty of transferring a football philosophy to a large squad with only four words of English.
Spitse welcomed the impending loan signing of Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, citing his experience and ability to speak Spanish with the coach.
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Analyst Johan Derksen questioned the club's policy under technical director Jordi Cruijff, labeling the heavily Spanish technical staff as inexperienced for rebuilding Ajax.
Internal Friction and Women's Department
Spitse openly questioned whether the right people with proper expertise occupy leadership positions at the club.
She highlighted a disconnect between the men's and women's departments, noting that the women's team was left uninformed about Daphne Koster's role.
Spitse contrasted Ajax's culture with FC Twente, where women's management is included in core meetings.
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She called for collaborative structural changes over individual egos to advance the club as a whole.
