Ajax will play for the lead against Feyenoord on Sunday. “You don’t have to charge the battery for the Classic. I’ve played the Merseyside derby and the Madrid derby, but Ajax – Feyenoord is one of the best matches there is,” said Ajax coach John Heitinga.
Opponent Feyenoord will play Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa League tonight. “Suppose Feyenoord wins, it gives them self-confidence. If they fly out, they will suffer a dent,” says Heitinga.
Head position
With 58 points from 25 matches, Feyenoord is first in the Eredivisie. Ajax is second with 55 points out of 25, but has a much better goal difference. “Not long ago we were fifth. On Sunday we have the opportunity to take over the lead, but the competition has not yet been played. After this match, they still have eight games to divide and 24 points,” Heitinga looks ahead.
During the press conference, Heitinga’s future was asked a few times. After the dismissal of Alfred Schreuder, Heitinga was moved to Ajax’s first team. The agreement is that Heitinga will finish the season. “I prefer to stay put, but I look at it from day to day. We just have to perform,” said Heitinga.
Tijani Reinders
It was also asked what Heitinga thinks of AZ midfielder Tijani Reijnders. According to De Telegraaf, Reijnders is in the interest of Ajax. The Ajax coach did not want to say anything about that. Heitinga also did not say anything about the line-up.
In an extra long broadcast of NH Sport we will keep you informed about Ajax – Feyenoord on Sunday. The broadcast starts at 2:00 PM and lasts until 7:00 PM.