Ajax operated very strongly as a collective against PSV, but one of the standout performers was undoubtedly Lucas Rosa. The Brazilian played with flair in the right-back position, replacing the suspended Anton Gaaei. "I love these matches. The pressure, the atmosphere," said Rosa. "I was ready to show myself."
With clenched fists and a loud shout, Lucas Rosa turned to the camera after the match against PSV. "Let’s go!" the Ajax player roared with pride. And rightly so. The right-back put in an outstanding performance in Eindhoven. That’s why we’re diving deeper into his stats from the match against the Eredivisie’s number two.
Since this winter, Ajax has two Brazilians in the squad: Lucas Rosa and Matheus. In this special quiz, we test their knowledge of Ajax and introduce them to Dutch cuisine. How will they react to herring, rye bread, and stroopwafels?
Lucas Rosa was a happy man after Ajax’s 2-0 win against Union Saint-Gilloise. The right-back made his first appearance for the Amsterdam club and looked back on his debut with satisfaction. "I did what I had to do."