Just before the match, John Heitinga had his say. “The most important thing is that we get rid of zero.”
Furthermore, the Ajax coach gave the Ziggo Sport camera explanation about his choices in the line-up. “I chose Remko Pasveer, because I expect that he can mean a lot in this match with his experience. I also think that Josip Sutalo fits best next to Youri Baas in the center of the defense. Sutalo is good in 1-1 and fits the type of striker (Victor Osimhen) he has to play against.”
Heitinga expects more in possession of the ball than in previous matches. “We have to be a little firmer and longer on the ball. Even though we are playing against a strong opponent and sometimes we shift the problem, so we have to place the ball behind their defense.”