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Italian commentator enthusiastic after Taylor’s goal
The Classic is of course not only viewed in the Netherlands, but all over the world. The match will also be broadcast in Italy – the home country of Ajax coach Francesco Farioli. The Amsterdam team won 0-2 on Wednesday evening when they visited Feyenoord. An Italian commentator is enthusiastic after Kenneth Taylor’s 0-1. Watch – and especially listen – to the commentary:
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Ajax players celebrate in the catacombs De Kuip after the Classic
After the 0-2 win in the Classic, the Ajax players celebrate in the catacombs of De Kuip, as can be seen on images from the Amsterdam club. There are a lot of happy faces to be seen, as well as a lot of enthusiastic shouting to be heard. Pay particular attention to Chuba Akpom, Jordan Henderson and assistant coach Felipe Sanchez Mateos.
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Ajax player bus has arrived at De Kuip
The Ajax players have just arrived at De Kuip. The arrival of the bus went without any problems. The team from Amsterdam start with a significantly changed line-up compared to the match with Willem II. Wout Weghorst and Chuba Akpom, among others, will kick off the match.
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Ajax excites fans with a matchday video starring Hato
Ajax posted a video on Wednesday morning to get fans excited for Wednesday evening’s De Klassieker. Jorrel Hato, born near the Feyenoord stadium, plays a leading role in Ajax’s video.
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Ajax sees Head of Strength opting for a new adventure
Yoeri Pegel, Head of Strength of Ajax, is leaving the club behind him, he announced via his website Instagram channel. Pegel was active as a Performance Trainer in Amsterdam between June 2019 and June 2021 and subsequently saw his position change to Head of Strength. It is now time for a new adventure, Pegel indicates. ‘Yesterday I walked away from the training pitches for the last time and I am extremely grateful for the wonderful memories, experiences and opportunities that very few people get. But most of all I am grateful for the wonderful people I have had the opportunity to meet.’
Farioli thinks it is ‘crazy, but great’ that fans are present at training for Classic
Francesco Farioli thinks it is ‘crazy, but great’ that there is a public training prior to De Klassieker. The Italian talks about it during Tuesday afternoon’s press conference. ‘I know it’s tradition. It feels strange because you want to prepare yourself as best as possible. But it’s also great because you want that final boost from the fans. Unfortunately, they are not available in Rotterdam. It is important to travel to Feyenoord with a good feeling. But you don’t need any extra motivation for such a competition.’
Real Sociedad does not want to make tickets available for Ajax fans
The Ajax fans do not seem to be able to count on tickets for the away match of Real Sociedad, according to reports Ajax.nl outside. Both clubs will meet on November 28 in the Europa League. “Ajax was very unpleasantly surprised on Monday by the announcement that the Spanish club intends not to issue tickets for the away section,” they wrote.
‘In recent weeks, Ajax has consulted several times with UEFA, Real Sociedad and the local authorities about the organization of the match. These conversations revealed, among other things, that the club and the city have had several negative experiences with previous visits by supporters of other foreign clubs. Ajax now seems to be suffering from this. In anticipation of a final decision, Ajax has already submitted the matter to UEFA.’
Gözübüyük appointed as referee for Ajax – PSV
Serdar Gözübüyük has been appointed as referee for next Saturday’s edition of Ajax – PSV, the KNVB announced via its own website. Both teams will then compete against each other at 6:45 PM. Earlier, on Wednesday, Ajax will play against Feyenoord. Referee Danny Makkelie must ensure that this match runs smoothly – as was previously announced. Referee Gözübüyük has refereed an Ajax match 44 times before, of which the team from Amsterdam won 29 and lost five times.
Van ‘t Schip at Rondo’s table on Monday evening
John van ‘t Schip will join Rondo on Ziggo Sport on Monday evening. The former Ajax trainer currently holds a technical position at Ajax, but things have been quiet in that regard lately. Van ‘t Schip may be able to tell Rondo more about his current work at the club. He will also discuss current affairs surrounding Ajax. In addition to Van ‘t Schip, Marco van Basten, Wim Kieft and Khalid Boulahrouz will also join presenter Wytse van der Goot. Rondo starts at 8:30 PM.
Tuesday afternoon public training towards Classic
The Classic is scheduled for Ajax next Wednesday. The last training before the difficult away match will be public for Ajax supporters. Next Tuesday the doors of Sportpark de Toekomst will be opened at 3 p.m. Ajax’s last training starts at 4 p.m. During the training, the standard conditions of the KNVB are followed and no fireworks are allowed. Ajax also reports Fancare X that P2 is not available and that parking is only possible at P4 & P5.
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