Ajax prepare for NEC with International players back in training

The international break has come to an end and Ajax's international players have returned to Amsterdam. On Wednesday, the squad continued preparations for the resumption of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie with Saturday's home match against NEC in sight. The fixture at the Johan Cruyff ArenA kicks off at 21:00 on Saturday evening.

Date: 07.10.2026

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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With the second block of the season getting underway against NEC on Saturday, Ajax will also begin their UEFA Conference League League Phase campaign. Following the home fixture against NEC, Míchel Sánchez’s side travel to Hajduk Split on Thursday, October 15. Three days later, the Amsterdam side will be away to FC Groningen.

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