Ajax’s Defensive Future: Insights on Itakura and Sutalo Ahead of Key Match

omidbasir- Ajax is diligently working on fortifying its defense for the future. Questions arise regarding whether Ko Itakura and Josip Sutalo will be part of those plans, especially as critical news is anticipated just before the important match against Olympiakos.

During a recent episode of Voetbalpraat on ESPN, the transfer situation regarding Ajax was discussed. There had been circulating rumors about a potential transfer of the summer acquisition Ko Itakura to VfL Wolfsburg; however, reporter Thijs Zwagerman clarified that this is not the case.

In the summer of 2023, Sutalo was signed for 20 million euros from Dinamo Zagreb. His journey in Amsterdam has been tumultuous, with only under Francesco Farioli having he truly impressed with his defensive skills, now boasting 30 caps for the Croatian national team. This season, however, he has faced further challenges.

The upcoming match against Olympiakos is pivotal. Scheduled for Wednesday evening, it marks the final round of the group stage of the 2025/2026 Champions League. Ajax will host the Greek team, which previously played to a 1-1 draw against PSV earlier in the group stage. Ajax must secure a victory to maintain a slim chance of progressing to the knockout stage, while also relying on favorable outcomes in other matches.