Despite the fact that Ajax is not currently in the best shape, it is possible that the Amsterdam team will retain their current position, fifth place. According to the analysts of ESPN This is mainly due to the inconsistency of the teams just below Ajax, such as NEC and FC Utrecht.
The season could fizzle out, especially for NEC, says Marciano Vink This was the Weekend. “I thought they were bad and sloppy (against AZ, 0-3, ed.). It was not the NEC this season. It may largely be due to the fact that you have prepared yourself so much for a cup final and you lose it. That Now that the pipe is actually a bit empty. As bad as it sounds, it could really become a nightmare in the last three games.”
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According to the analyst, NEC is a good team, but the lost cup final could have left a mental scar. “They have peaked, they have played fantastic matches. The highlight was beating PSV, who was hunting for the record. They reached the cup final. Everyone is full of praise. And that might break something. I also saw some sadness today.”
Due to NEC’s loss against AZ, Ajax is doing well in the battle for fifth place. “Even though they are so bad, this is really Lucky Ajax. Any team that can threaten them for fifth place… Utrecht plays 2-2 against RKC, NEC loses every time it can hurt Ajax. Ajax simply remains fifth.” Vink agrees. “It’s a great weekend for Ajax, this is a gift. But I think it would also be quite a job for Rogier Meijer to keep that energy up, Sandler has already dropped out. You just saw resignation at NEC.”
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