Ajax’s Recent Performance and Expected Lineup Against FC Volendam

Ajax’s performance over the past weeks has been quite unpredictable. Following a heavy defeat against AZ (6-0), they managed a home draw against Go Ahead Eagles (2-2) but then secured a crucial victory in the Champions League against Villarreal (1-2). This coming Saturday, they will face FC Volendam at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, and it is anticipated that coach Fred Grim will implement three changes to the squad.

In their recent match in Spain, Ajax fought for a last chance in the Champions League. Villarreal took the lead shortly after halftime, but an equalizer from Oscar Gloukh brought hope back to Ajax. In the ninetieth minute, substitute Oliver Edvardsen sealed the win with a decisive goal, allowing the Amsterdam team to maintain their hopes for the playoff round of the prestigious tournament. Now, the focus shifts back to the Eredivisie, with FC Volendam next in line.

Owen Wijndal, who participated in the Champions League match, will have to sit out his final game of suspension on Saturday. As a result, Lucas Rosa is expected to return to the starting lineup as left-back. On the opposite flank, Anton Gaaei, who played a pivotal role in Villarreal with a game-winning assist to Edvardsen, will take his place. It is likely that Aaron Bouwman and Youri Baas will again form the central defense, with Vitezslav Jaros in goal.

Oscar Gloukh, who was benched in the previous league match, returned to the starting lineup against Villarreal and is likely to retain his position against FC Volendam. With an impressive tally of five goals and five assists in the Eredivisie, he remains a key player for Ajax.

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

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