Ajax’s winless streak extended to eight games as they lost a seven-goal thriller 4-3 against Utrecht, despite coming back from a two-goal deficit to lead 3-2 in the second half.
Steijn has guided Ajax to just two wins in 12 games this season, making the dismal defeat against Utrecht, who had only secured one league win before, a new low.
The club currently sit 17th in the Eredivisie, one place and a point above the bottom after seven outings, with tensions running high.
During the match, Ajax supporters expressed their discontent, leading to the suspension of the game at 3-3 in the 89th minute when a plastic cup was thrown onto the pitch.
But after a stoppage of around five minutes, the game continued with Ajax losing for the fourth time this season.
This result means that Ajax are now second from bottom in the Eredivisie having won just once all season.