Crucial, this one.
Will we qualify for the Champions League or not? This is D-Day.
K.
23 Aug 2006: Ajax - FC København
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23 Aug 2006: Ajax - FC København
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I don't believe the coaches will allow them to be mentally or physically unprepared . I think HtC took just the right tact in the wake of Sunday's match; if my translation was even close. If the players focus half as much as the coach, Ajax will be successful.
That said, Ajax would do well to pin back FCK early,a goal in the first 20 would be excellent, because I'm sure their experienced players will try to push that side to do the same to Ajax.
That said, Ajax would do well to pin back FCK early,a goal in the first 20 would be excellent, because I'm sure their experienced players will try to push that side to do the same to Ajax.
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Do you think that Jesper's absence is a good thing or a bad thing for FC K? I mean, who is the most likely replacement? Grønkjær is a quick player and always escapes his defender once or twice in a game. But as a teamplayer he is not a huge asset. Is it possible that without Grønkjær their team somehow comes out stronger in the end?
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FCK require a win by two goals. Normally Ajax shouldn't (and won't) let that happen.
But I don't think it'll be easy. FCK will probably go for an early goal. If they get one, Ajax might panic. Our new team is still a little bit shaky (remember FCK away).
It nearly went wrong against Brøndby last year: 2-2 away seemed a good result, but they absolutely tortured us in the first half at the ArenA - and took a 0-1 lead. With that score, Ajax were eliminated and they were extremely fortunate that it was 'only' 0-1 at half-time.
Ajax then played a very good second half, but my point is: it is not that hard to get into trouble tomorrow evening. It would be best if they regarded this game as a must-win, rather than as a game they are allowed to lose by one goal.
K.
But I don't think it'll be easy. FCK will probably go for an early goal. If they get one, Ajax might panic. Our new team is still a little bit shaky (remember FCK away).
It nearly went wrong against Brøndby last year: 2-2 away seemed a good result, but they absolutely tortured us in the first half at the ArenA - and took a 0-1 lead. With that score, Ajax were eliminated and they were extremely fortunate that it was 'only' 0-1 at half-time.
Ajax then played a very good second half, but my point is: it is not that hard to get into trouble tomorrow evening. It would be best if they regarded this game as a must-win, rather than as a game they are allowed to lose by one goal.
K.
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Steks; Heitinga, Stam, Vermaelen, The Urb; Gabri, Wezz, Maduro; Rosales, KJH, Babel.
That's it.
The interesting thing about Ajax's midfield at the moment is that none of the midfielders have a fixed position. Sneijder is not a 'number 10' in the classic sense, but a more withdrawn (you might say 'defensive') midfielder. But Gabri takes over from him all the time, so that Sneijder can move forward or to the left. Maduro, meanwhile, pops up everywhere, too.
The three midfielders, in practice, are right, centre and left at the same time. All three of them. Interesting, but it seems to work, especially as Gabri is one of those 'box-to-box' players. He is everywhere and tackles for every ball. That guy can become a tremendously important player for Ajax.
Two particularly unhappy players at the moment are Perez (benched; currently behind Babel) and Rosenberg (on the stands; not even in the squad - although I think he will return to the bench, instead of De Mul, for Wednesday).
K.
That's it.
The interesting thing about Ajax's midfield at the moment is that none of the midfielders have a fixed position. Sneijder is not a 'number 10' in the classic sense, but a more withdrawn (you might say 'defensive') midfielder. But Gabri takes over from him all the time, so that Sneijder can move forward or to the left. Maduro, meanwhile, pops up everywhere, too.
The three midfielders, in practice, are right, centre and left at the same time. All three of them. Interesting, but it seems to work, especially as Gabri is one of those 'box-to-box' players. He is everywhere and tackles for every ball. That guy can become a tremendously important player for Ajax.
Two particularly unhappy players at the moment are Perez (benched; currently behind Babel) and Rosenberg (on the stands; not even in the squad - although I think he will return to the bench, instead of De Mul, for Wednesday).
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No, not at all. grønkjær has given the team a big boost of confidence as a "go-to-guy". If no one else is open, Linderoth usually goes for a pass to Grønkjær. Grønkjær is the star signing of FCK this season, and Im sure the other players will be effected, if there "star", who was gonna help them get in the game, isn't on the pitch.Dubbel schreef:Do you think that Jesper's absence is a good thing or a bad thing for FC K? I mean, who is the most likely replacement? Grønkjær is a quick player and always escapes his defender once or twice in a game. But as a teamplayer he is not a huge asset. Is it possible that without Grønkjær their team somehow comes out stronger in the end?
The other aspect is that Grønkjær's replacement, most likely Pimpong is much more dubious in his performance. He generally plays well for Ghana, having made it into the starting line-up during the WC, but he struggles to bring his good performance there on to the club level. Bergvold, another possibility, is a young development player, playing national U/21 at the moment. I can't see him causing Ajax much trouble. He's got a descent level for the Danish league, but I hardly see him making an impact in a CL-qualifier.
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Agreed. It reminds me of how Barça plays with three across the front, with any of them likely to appear in any of the three positions at any time. They confuse the hell out of any defence like that, just as the Ajax midfield confused the hell out of RKC on Sunday.Kowalczyk schreef: The interesting thing about Ajax's midfield at the moment is that none of the midfielders have a fixed position. Sneijder is not a 'number 10' in the classic sense, but a more withdrawn (you might say 'defensive') midfielder. But Gabri takes over from him all the time, so that Sneijder can move forward or to the left. Maduro, meanwhile, pops up everywhere, too.
The three midfielders, in practice, are right, centre and left at the same time. All three of them. Interesting, but it seems to work,
Looking forward to seeing how that develops.
