Ryan Gravenberch still gave Ajax the victory against Cambuur (2-3) with a great amount in stoppage time. The match winner joined afterwards to speak to the press present. “It was an outburst of joy.”
The winning goal made a lot of sense at Ryan Gravenberch – NH Nieuws
Before the game against Cambuur, Ryan Gravenberch had one goal and three assists. He almost doubled those statistics in Leeuwarden with a goal and two decisive passes.
“Ten with a Granger”
During the press conference, trainer Erik ten Hag did not hide his praise for the midfielder. “A ten with a stylus.” The Amsterdam coach positioned Gravenberch as a defensive midfielder. He took over from the ailing Edson Álvarez.
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Erik ten Hag enjoyed Ryan Gravenberch – NH Nieuws
Orange
Excelling on behalf of Ajax, but no place in the pre-selection of the Dutch national team. That’s Ryan Gravenberch’s story. Although he honestly admitted that he had recently had a lesser period. Louis van Gaal apparently noticed that too. Still, Gravenberch did not fully understand the national coach’s choice. “We face-timed and he explained it to me.”
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Ryan Gravenberch about his absence from the Orange squad – NH Nieuws
This Friday evening, the Ajax players first have a long bus journey from Friesland back to Amsterdam. Then Ten Hag’s team prepares for Tuesday’s important return against Benfica in the Johan Cruijff Arena. And next weekend, March 20, the own stadium will also be the home for the Classic against Feyenoord.
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