The line-up of Ajax is known for the away match against FC Volendam. Compared to Tuesday’s Champions League match with Napoli (1-6 defeat), there is one change: Francisco Conceição plays instead of Steven Berghuis, Mike Verweij reports. Both in the front and in the back, Schreuder has decided to shift positions considerably. In Volendam, the first whistle from referee Allard Lindhout sounds at 4.30 pm.
As expected, Remko Pasveer will defend Ajax’s goal on Saturday in the Kras Stadium. The 38-year-old keeper has to deal with (from right to left) Devyne Rensch, Jurriën Timber, Daley Blind and Calvin Bassey. The latter two therefore change positions. Berghuis has lost his place in midfield. Steven Bergwijn plays for him in the 10 position. Bergwijn’s position in the front left is taken over by Dusan Tadic. In midfield, Kenneth Taylor and Edson Álvarez must ensure control.
Remarkably enough, Schreuder has also made room for Conceição in the vanguard. The winger starts on the right and has to supply attack leader Mohammed Kudus. So Brian Brobbey starts again on the reserve bench. Ajax disappointed in the Eredivisie a week ago. In their own Johan Cruijff ArenA, only one point (1-1) was taken against Go Ahead Eagles. Volendam was no match for Fortuna Sittard: 2-0. The last time that Ajax played in and against Volendam in a competition was in 2008. The reigning national champion from Amsterdam won 1-2 at the time.
FC Volendam line-up: nnb
Ajax setup: feather; Rensch, Timber, Blind, Bassey; Alvarez, Taylor, Bergwijn; Conceição, Kudus, Tadic
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