Ajax welcomes back Steven Berghuis for match against bogey team AZ
Steven Berghuis has returned to the Ajax squad for the match against AZ Alkmaar after a six-week absence due to a calf injury. While other players like Daley Blind are also making comebacks, Ajax remains cautious as they look to overcome a long winless streak against their opponents.
Ajax midfielder Steven Berghuis has returned to the team's match selection ahead of their upcoming fixture against AZ Alkmaar. Berghuis had been sidelined for six weeks due to a calf injury sustained during a match against Willem II in mid-September. Manager Míchel Sánchez confirmed his return during a Friday press conference, though he noted that a starting position may still be too early for him. Veteran Daley Blind has also rejoined the squad following a long-term absence.
Additional positive injury updates include the expected returns of Anton Gaaei, Caio Henrique, and Oliver Edvardsen in the coming week. However, winger Simon Adingra remains unavailable due to an ongoing ankle issue. Looking toward the match, Míchel acknowledged AZ as a difficult opponent, noting that Ajax has not beaten them in eleven previous encounters. The manager expressed his intent to maintain a dominant, aggressive tactical approach to break this streak.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
