After a fantastic week with wins over Willem II, Feyenoord, and PSV, Ajax is already preparing for its next challenge: hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv this Thursday in the UEFA Europa League. Shifting focus is crucial, as head coach Francesco Farioli emphasized in the pre-match press conference. "I understand that the atmosphere around Ajax has become more positive from the outside. But we’re still fully committed to the same long-term process together."
Ajax enjoyed an incredibly successful week with victories over Feyenoord and league leaders PSV. Chuba Akpom started in both matches and reflects back with a big smile: “It felt great to be out on the pitch, fighting for the boys.” Up next: the homegame against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Ajax was trailing 1-2 against PSV when Mika Godts was called to the touchline. For an hour, Jorrel Hato and Chuba Akpom had been making life difficult for PSV’s right-back Rick Karsdorp on the left flank. Godts was then given half an hour by manager Francesco Farioli to make his mark against the league leaders—and he did exactly that.
Ajax secured a 3-2 victory over PSV in a roaring Johan Cruijff ArenA. The Amsterdam side fell behind twice but showed resilience. Davy Klaassen, Kian Fitz-Jim, and Mika Godts scored the goals for Ajax.