Míchel gave an update about Julian Brandt's injury, stating that the 27-year-old did not suffer a serious injury during the match. Brandt left the game a few minutes before halftime after experiencing discomfort while sprinting. He had been struggling with the issue for some time and decided to withdraw from the match to avoid further injury. Míchel stated that Brandt felt he needed to slow down when sprinting, as he was concerned about incurring a more severe injury. The coach added that Brandt has requested a substitution, and while it's unclear what the extent of the injury is, it doesn't appear to be a serious one.
Ajax's Julian Brandt Injury Update from Míchel
Ajax coach Míchel has provided an update on the injury suffered by German midfielder Julian Brandt during the match against AZ, as reported by ESPN.
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