The Dutch technician on the eve of the Amsterdam match: “They say it’s an impossible challenge for us, but I disagree”
John Heitinta defended the name of “Smart Guy” on the sword. One in hand, nice, capable of slicing sliced slicing by ironizing. When they tell him that Lautaro is a doubt for tomorrow if he laughs: “Really? Give me more information”. Except then come back seriously: “Inter are one of the strongest teams of the Champions League. No matter who you play”.
There is optimism
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Heitinga took the reins of Ajax last summer after Farioli’s farewell. He is at his first game in the Champions League as a coach. It is revealed in the press room of the Johan Cruijff Arena with the eyes of those who do not want to make mistakes: “They say it is an impossible challenge, but I disagree. Inter are stronger, but we can play it”. Berghuis will skip tomorrow’s challenge for injury: “I would have liked to have it with us,” said Heitinta. “We have to be careful. We usually play short, but tomorrow we will need some launch. Inter are the strongest team we will play in the Champions League against.”
Eye to Dumfries
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Cristian Chivu was his captain twenty years ago: “At that time we talked a lot. It was like a father for me. I am younger than him. I know there is some Ajax particles in his game. I expect a physical game, the Inter players know each other now”. Heitinta prepared the match on the cross from the bands: “I know they are fatal. And above all that Dumfries always on the second post is on the second. It will be important not to get the ball from its parts. Inter have lost against Juve, but it means nothing. Tomorrow it will be another game”. Someone asks optimism: “We have a duty to be – concluded the coach – when walking for Amsterdam you understand the enthusiasm of the people”.
Speak Klaassen
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Davy Klaassen, Italian champion with Inter in 2023-24 also present in the press room. For him 18 games in all competitions. “I hear that Scudetto – said the midfielder, three appearances from the record of player with more appearances in Europe in the history of Ajax -, I will be happy to review everyone. Inter is a team that plays by heart and with a great understanding. This has always struck me. Heitinta has asked me for some information on the Nerazzurri and I have given it. They are all champions. I remember that year.” He closed with advice: “It would be nice to put the Champions’ anthem in all the shops in Amsterdam before the games”. An assist to the city.
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