For Ajax, the focus is fully on the second home match of the season, on Sunday against Heracles Almelo. Two days ahead of the Heracles visit, John Heitinga’s squad took to the training pitch, in a session that also included Josip Šutalo and Brian Brobbey. The defender and striker returned to group training after a period of injury.
In the middle of the pitch where Josip Šutalo has enjoyed a rock-solid season so far, we speak to the Croatian defender. He talks about settling into life in Amsterdam, support from Luka Modrić, staying connected to Croatia, and the smile on his face. "If something isn't perfect, I'd rather not do it."
His real nickname is of course Mister 1-0, but to speak in nautical terms, we could call Davy Klaassen the captain of Ajax this season. Now that the city of Amsterdam is celebrating its 750th anniversary, Ajax its 125th anniversary and SAIL has graced our Amsterdam waters for 50 years, the away kit is for once adorned with a unique emblem. And that was an excellent opportunity to go on board with our captain Davy Klaassen. A conversation with the midfielder about his role models, leadership and dreams.
Ajax’s second league match of the season ended in a draw. Away to Go Ahead Eagles, it finished 2-2. The Amsterdam goals in the first half were scored by Davy Klaassen and Youri Baas.