Ajax’s Recent Performance and Upcoming Match Against FC Volendam

Ajax’s performance in recent weeks has been quite unpredictable. Following a heavy defeat to AZ (6-0), the team drew 2-2 at home against Go Ahead Eagles, but subsequently secured a victory in the Champions League against Villarreal (1-2). This Saturday, they will face FC Volendam at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, with expectations that coach Fred Grim will implement three changes in the lineup.

In the match against Villarreal, Ajax fought for their last chance in the Champions League. Villarreal took the lead shortly after halftime, but Oscar Gloukh equalized an hour into the game. In the final minute, substitute Oliver Edvardsen scored the decisive goal, bringing the score to 1-2 and keeping Ajax’s hopes alive for the playoff round of the prestigious tournament. Now, the focus shifts back to the Eredivisie, with FC Volendam next on the schedule.

Owen Wijndal, who was eligible to play in the Champions League, will sit out his final match of suspension on Saturday. As a result, Lucas Rosa will return to the starting lineup as the left-back. On the opposite flank, Anton Gaaei will also start, having played a vital role in Villarreal with the assist for Edvardsen’s goal. It is anticipated that Aaron Bouwman and Youri Baas will once again form the central defense, with Vitezslav Jaros in goal.

Oscar Gloukh is set to retain his spot in the lineup. In the previous league match, Grim opted to start Rayane Bounida instead of Gloukh, but the Israeli player returned to the starting eleven against Villarreal and is likely to keep his position facing FC Volendam. With an impressive performance of five goals and five assists in the Eredivisie, Gloukh has been instrumental for Ajax.

Projected lineup for Ajax against FC Volendam (4-3-3):
Jaros; Gaaei, Bouwman, Baas, Rosa; Itakura, Klaassen, Steur; Gloukh, Dolberg, Godts.

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