It seems that Ajax coach Erik ten Hag will have to puzzle against Heracles Almelo on Sunday. Basic players Ryan Gravenberch, Lisandro Martínez and Edson Álvarez have doubts for the Eredivisie game. Ten Hag also discussed the return of Sébastien Haller and the stay of Nico Tagliafico.
“We don’t know much about his injury yet, he is not back yet,” Ten Hag said at the press conference about lvarez. The midfielder dropped out of the Mexican national team with a knee injury. “We have been in frequent contact with the medical staff of the Mexican Federation. Martínez has also returned with complaints, he has an upper leg injury.” Gravenberch is ill and does not seem to make it to the match against Heracles.
Brian Brobbey is also not there. The striker will be out of circulation in the coming weeks with a knee injury. On the other hand, the return of club top scorer Haller. The Ivorian was eliminated in the eighth finals of the Africa Cup, after which he was given a few days off. Haller is now back in Amsterdam. Mohammed Kudus is also training again.
Tagliafico will also be present in the Johan Cruijff Arena on Sunday. The Argentinian wanted to make a transfer in January, but Ajax prevented a transfer to FC Barcelona. “Of course he had that wish, but it did not come about. We looked at the possibilities. We thought along with Nico, but in the end we also have to look at Ajax,” said Ten Hag.
The kick-off at Ajax – Heracles Almelo is on Sunday at 4.45 pm. Flashes of the duel can be heard in NH Sport at NH Radio.