Ajax finished their last training sessions ahead of the remainder of the match against RKC. After the victory against NEC in Nijmegen, the Amsterdam-based team has to defend a 2-3 lead to secure the second away win of the season.
The match in September got suspended due to a severe injury sustained by RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. Thanks to goals scored by Brian Brobbey, Steven Bergwijn and Steven Berghuis, Ajax leads 2-3 with six official minutes left.
The Ajacieden got onto the pitch at sports complex De Toekomst under cold temperatures, where they made the final preparations for the match in the Mandemakers stadium. Our photographer was there to take some pictures.
Ajax visited RKC on Saturday night. However, the Ajax players were not able to complete the game in Waalwijk. Indeed, the away match in Brabant was stopped just before the end of regular playing time because of a serious medical situation surrounding RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. Maurice Steijn's side were leading 2-3 at the time thanks to goals from Brian Brobbey, Steven Bergwijn and Steven Berghuis.
The RKC - Ajax match was suspended in the closing stages due to a medical situation involving the home team's goalkeeper, Etienne Vaessen. At the time of the interruption, Ajax was leading 3-2. After consultation with the home team's players, it was decided not to resume the match.
Mika Godts and Diyae Jermoumi are unavailable for an extended period. Godts ended the Ajax U23 away match against FC Den Bosch with an injury and will be on the sidelines in the coming months. Jermoumi will be out until spring due to a knee injury.