Ajax Aims for Conference League Playoffs Against Shelbourne
Ajax travels to Ireland to face FC Shelbourne defending a 3-1 lead in their Conference League tie. The Amsterdam club seeks to secure a spot in the play-offs after a comfortable first-leg victory.
Key takeaways
- Ajax holds a 3-1 lead over FC Shelbourne going into the second leg of their Conference League tie.
- The match will take place in Ireland.
- Steven Berghuis is absent from the Ajax squad for personal reasons.
- The probable Ajax starting lineup has been outlined by coach Míchel.
Ajax is set to play FC Shelbourne in Ireland on Thursday evening, aiming to advance in the Conference League. The Dutch club holds a 3-1 advantage from the first leg played at the Johan Cruyff ArenA.
Despite a commanding lead, Ajax conceded a late goal in the previous match, leaving Shelbourne with a slim possibility of overturning the deficit. Shelbourne would need to defeat Ajax by a margin of at least two goals in the upcoming fixture.
Ajax's anticipated lineup includes Marc ter Stegen in goal, with a defense comprising Owen Wijndal, Daley Blind, Aaron Bouwman, and Lucas Rosa. The midfield is expected to feature Youri Regeer, Davy Klaassen, and Oscar Gloukh, a trio that has started in all previous Conference League matches for the team.
Upfront, coach Míchel faces selection decisions due to the absence of Steven Berghuis for personal reasons and the potential rest for Mika Godts. Abdellah Ouazane is anticipated to start on the left wing, Maher Carrizo on the right, and Kasper Dolberg will lead the attack.
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