Perr Schuurs had a strong preparation and it seems very likely that the center will appear in the away match against Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday at the kick-off at Ajax. The only twenty-year-old man is in any case good with coach Erik ten Hag, who investigated the development of Schuurs at the press conference on Friday afternoon.

The self-critical Schuurs knows very well that he dropped a few stitches during the Ajax matches last season. However, in the run-up to the new year, De Limburger made a switch. “I think I was sometimes too nice in the duels,” Schuurs analyzes opposite FOX Sports. ‘If you look at the game against AZ (when he was defeated in the final phase by Myron Boadu, ed.), It was just too easy. It must be removed. I definitely showed it in the preparation. As a defender. you also want to win every duel. ‘

Schuurs takes great advantage of the tips and advice of former defender Winston Bogarde, now an assistant coach at Ajax. “I train a lot individually with him. He helps me a lot this season and I can learn a lot from him. I will not always want to build up nicely, because keeping the zero is the most important. I have to make sure we have nothing against it. “He’s definitely hurting me. I’m not allowed to laugh on the field anymore, but out there. Appearance is important to your opponent. For me, it’s just good that someone like that is busy with me.”

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The young Ajax player has apparently won the competition in Ajax’s defense for the time being. “Edson Álvarez is in midfield, it’s the coach’s choice,” Schuurs continued with his explanation. “Jurriën Timber is behind me. I do not have to relax for a moment to lose the starting place, because it will not happen this season. My strength and my physical strength have increased again. It is extremely important to me that I will play. ”

“Perr ended up in a completely different world two years ago, where the requirements are many times higher,” Ten Hag looked back during his press conference on Friday. “Then you have to adapt to a higher level. That’s another point he had to work on. In terms of character, he’s a very sweet boy, but in his behavior you increasingly see a pitbull“Ten Hag is satisfied with Schuurs’ development.” It was a very long period last season. It actually just continued this season. You can only see him grow in possession and also in defense. In fact, every year, every month and every day, “said the Ajax coach.