At the press conference after Ajax’s victory over FC Emmen (3-1), trainer John Heitinga did not mince words about his team’s game. “It was insufficient today.” In addition to the critical note on his team, the coach also commented on the left back position and Edson Alvarez’s tenth yellow card. “This is a big loss for next week.”
Ajax coach John Heitinga about Edson Alvarez’s tenth yellow card – NH News
Never before has an Ajax player picked up ten yellow cards in one season. Edson Alvarez got his tenth yellow card against FC Emmen on Sunday evening. The Mexican calf biter fouled striker Ole Romeney. “I found this card a bit heavy,” said John Heitinga.
grillish
Florian Grillitsch was in the base again today. The Austrian midfielder benefits from Mohamed Kudus’ injury. “I have not played very much this season, and then it is difficult to reach your top level.” Grillitsch played the entire game. He formed the midfield together with Kenneth Taylor and Davy Klaassen.
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Lately, Ajax player Florian Grillitsch has been getting a lot of playing minutes – NH News
Hato
The most striking player in Heitinga’s basic team was Jorrel Hato on Sunday. The only 17-year-old talent made his basic debut in the competition. The left back was preferred to Youri Baas and Owen Wijndal. “I look at the interpretation for this position per game. There is in any case a competition for this place.” Wijndal sat on the bench for ninety minutes and has a very difficult season. The former AZ player came to Amsterdam last summer with many expectations, but so far he rarely reaches his Alkmaar level. “Owen hasn’t convinced me yet, but I’m not writing him off yet.”
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Ajax coach John Heitinga about the left back position – NH News
Next week is the battle for second place. Then Ajax goes to Eindhoven for the squatter against PSV. Both top clubs have the same number of points, only the team from Amsterdam has a better goal difference.
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