Le Garrec wore the number nine shirt for a third-string side for three losses in New Zealand in July.

Heitinga signed a two-year contract in May but has not been able to mastermind a turnaround in the club's fortunes. His contract would be terminated, Ajax said.

The former US Open runner-up is competing in the WTA Finals for a fourth consecutive season and believes the calibre of the field this year is stronger than ever.

Police have classified the fixture as "high risk".

Amorim said the changes being put in place were having positive results.