Ajax Prepares for Crucial Match Against FC Groningen

Ajax is gearing up for the winter break but must first navigate through six remaining matches, starting with a home game against FC Groningen this Sunday evening. With four consecutive losses, the confidence within the Amsterdam camp is wavering. Moreover, the last home victory was over two months ago. The question remains: which eleven players will Fred Grim select this time?

**Expected Lineup for Ajax Against FC Groningen**

Last Tuesday, Grim surprised many by altering half of his starting lineup. He introduced at least one new player in each position compared to the previous loss to Excelsior (1-2). Unfortunately, these changes did not yield the desired outcome as Ajax suffered another defeat, this time 0-2 against Benfica in the Champions League. Rayane Bounida, a debutant in the starting lineup, stood out and even received praise from José Mourinho.

**Goalkeeper Change Stands Firm**

The most notable alteration for the match against Benfica was in the goalkeeper position. After preferring Remko Pasveer for several weeks, Grim opted for Vitezslav Jaros to defend the goal. It is anticipated that Grim will retain the Czech goalkeeper for the upcoming match on Sunday. In front of him will be a central defensive duo comprising Josip Sutalo and Youri Baas. For the right-back position, Grim is expected to continue with Youri Regeer, while Gerald Alders seems to have the edge over Owen Wijndal for the left-back spot.

**Bounida Secures Another Starting Spot**

As mentioned, Bounida was a key player against the Portuguese side. It is not surprising that Grim has chosen to keep him on the right flank, especially since other options, Raúl Moro and Oliver Edvardsen, have not been convincing. For Bounida, this will mark his starting debut in the Eredivisie.

**Expected Lineup for Ajax Against FC Groningen (4-3-3)**

Jaros; Regeer, Sutalo, Baas, Alders; Itakura, Gloukh, Taylor; Bounida, Weghorst, Godts.

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