Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez has explained the reasons behind his team's unusual lineup, which featured six changes from the previous match against Fortuna Sittard. The changes included starting spots for Maarten Paes, Owen Wijndal, and Kasper Dolberg.
Ajax Football Club · 2026-09-15 17:58:25
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According to VoetbalPrimeur, Míchel attributed the changes to necessity, stating that some of the switches were forced due to injuries and illness. The coach revealed that Ter Stegen is recovering from a serious injury and has been out for a long time. With an international break approaching, Míchel believes it's a good opportunity for Paes to regain his fitness ahead of the next match.
Míchel also mentioned that Ter Stegen is expected to join the German national team, which would give Paes the chance to work on his recovery. The coach aims to ensure all players are in top form before the next match.
