Jordan Henderson had to be separated from Ajax teammate Bertrand Traore during their 4-0 Europa League win over Besiktas.
Tensions flared in the second half when Traore lost possession in a dangerous area, prompting an angry reaction from Henderson.
The Ajax captain confronted Traore face-to-face, leading to a heated exchange.
Fellow teammate Youri Regeer had to pull Henderson away, though he continued venting as he walked off.
This season has proven challenging for Henderson and Ajax, who currently sit in ninth place in the Eredivisie standings.
After a disappointing draw with Go Ahead Eagles, the experienced midfielder expressed the necessity for improvement.
He highlighted areas for improvement, such as winning second balls and duels, particularly with the demanding schedule due to domestic and international commitments.
The former Liverpool midfielder also voiced displeasure over Ajax’s summer transfer decisions, expressing frustration at the sales of key players Carlos Forbs to Wolves and Steve Bergwijn to Al-Ittihad.
Both transfers were completed late in the window, leaving Henderson unhappy with the club’s strategy.
Despite the recent victory, it’s clear tensions are high at Ajax as they look to turn their season around.
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