Zinchenko ruled out for an extended period

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Zinchenko Blessure 1920

Oleksandr Zinchenko has been ruled out for an extended period. The defender suffered a knee injury last weekend in the early stages of the home match with Fortuna Sittard at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Date: 16.02.2026

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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Examination at the hospital has shown that surgery is required. This will take place in the near future. The 29-year-old Ukraine international will then face a lengthy rehabilitation period, which means he will not play again this season.

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