In addition, the trainer told an anecdote of what he had seen during a training last year. “He got a little on his mouth, and his tooth flew out. He finished his training and only then went looking for his tooth. Then you know what type of player will be in our midfield.”
Technical director Alex Kroes is also happy that the rental deal with Liverpool is round. “James has a real winner’s mentality and will provide the necessary extra poison within the selection. With him we bring in a player who will add qualities to the team as a defensive controlling midfielder.”
Not against FC Volendam
Although the Englishman only came into action in Liverpool’s main force, Kroes praises that he has been playing at Liverpool for a few seasons. “He knows what is required at the highest level.” McConnell will join Ajax after the international match. So he misses tomorrow’s away match against FC Volendam.
There is no option to buy in the deal. So after the season, the young midfielder will return to Liverpool.
Ahmetcan Kaplan Rented to NEC
Ahmetcan Kaplan completes the season at NEC. The leader of the Eredivisie rents the defender of Ajax, where he is under contract for two more seasons. The 22-year-old Kaplan does not play a major role in the plans of trainer John Heitinga. The Turk left Trabzonspor three years ago for Ajax. He played 25 duels for the main force of the club from Amsterdam.
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