After last week’s mediocre performance, Ajax has something to make up for in Berlin. In the German capital, the team from Amsterdam hope to reach the next round of the Europa League. The home game against Union Berlin ended in 0-0. “We definitely need to do it differently.”
Ajax did not travel to Germany until late in the afternoon. Trainer John Heitinga planned a practice session at home at the De Toekomst training complex. “We still wanted to train tactically and everything is open here in Berlin.” In addition to Heitinga, defender Jurrien Timber took place behind the microphone in the Union Berlin press room. There is a plan, but we also have a number of meetings. So we don’t know exactly yet.”
The Amsterdam coach also kept a low profile and did not want to make the opponent wiser. Not about the tactics, but also not about the content of his team. “It can be done with the same players, but also with other players.”
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So there is still a lot to guess for tomorrow night. That’s not the case about Edson Alvarez’s employability. The Mexican fell against Sparta last weekend with a shoulder injury, but that is not too bad. “Edson is a warrior. He doesn’t give up easily.”
Penalties follow with a draw against the number three in the bundesliga, but Heitinga has not paid much extra attention to that. “I didn’t think about it, because I don’t expect there to be penalties, otherwise the best players will take it.”
Union Berlin against Ajax starts tomorrow night at 9 p.m. The winner advances to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
