Monday, April 26, 2021 at 9:34 AM• Rian Rosendaal

Erik ten Hag is very happy with Davy Klaassen, responsible for both Ajax goals in the home match against AZ (2-0) on Sunday. The Amsterdam club is unofficially champion due to the double stroke of the midfielder. After the meeting in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the surefire Klaassen received the necessary compliments from the winning trainer.

“He can very well choose position”, Ten Hag was quoted at the press conference by, among others Football zone. “Sébastien Haller and Klaassen are getting closer to each other, they are benefiting from each other. Especially in the box he knows how to use that very well. In addition, it is a master of conversion. Klaassen does not mourn for a moment and immediately takes up a good position again. That also says something about his mentality. “The coach of the leader in the Eredivisie is in any case very satisfied with the attitude of the players of Ajax.

“I think we have a very strong team mentally,” Ten Hag continued with his song of praise. “Of course I can name a lot, but that certainly includes Klaassen. He is always at the forefront of the fight and is positive. He never lets his head hang and always fights.” The Ajax coach then announced what the atmosphere was in the dressing room after the victory over AZ. “Happy, but not delirious. Of course they are happy, happy with today’s performance. And of course we know that with this victory, there is one more step to go. And we know that we are doing it in a shiny and dignified way. to do.”

“The goal difference is such that you are so far ahead that the title is almost in. Of course that gives joy, especially after months in which players have to deliver every three days. Then there is of course very great joy, but still more. no euphoria. We want to do that next week (against FC Emmen, ed.) “, said Ten Hag, who was pleased with the presence of fans in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. “When you enter the stadium, you brighten up. That there are people again and that there is a certain interaction again. That gives an environment that will stimulate you extra. And then you also know what you are playing for, for fans. Why? you started playing football and you ended up playing professional football is because you can do that for people.