After two Eredivisie matches, Ajax prepares for the first European match with John van ‘t Schip as head coach. On Thursday, Brighton & Hove Albion will be the opponent in the UEFA Europa League group stage. On Wednesday, the Ajax players had their last training before the European clash, which will be played at 18:45 on Thursday. The Amsterdam-based team wants revenge on the 2-0 loss in England. This Training Day pictures the pre-match training session extensively.
Our photographer also attended the training session and captured images of the Ajax players. You can view an extensive slider here.
Kristian Hlynsson is part of the first team from now on. The Icelandic midfielder has been permanently transferred from Ajax U23 to the Ajax first team.
Ajax have won two games in a row under head coach John van 't Schip. According to captain Steven Bergwijn, the wins over FC Volendam and sc Heerenveen were essential for the team spirit. "I think confidence is slowly returning for everyone."
Davy Klaassen, an Ajacied in heart and soul who plays for the Italian Internazionale after he left Ajax last year. We visited the 30-year-old midfielder in Milan and spoke to him about his transfer to the Nerazzurri and his love for 'his' Ajax one year ago. "It's still my club, and I will always return to it."