Lukkien believes that the expectations around his team have increased significantly, with FC Groningen being considered a favorite against Ajax. He finds this surprising, but still sees opportunities for his team to succeed against the Amsterdammers. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Lukkien expects a strong performance from his team, as they will need to be "really good" to achieve a result against Ajax.
The trainer also commented on Ajax's recent form, stating that they are not well-prepared after the international break. He believes that his team can create opportunities by taking advantage of Ajax's struggles to press high up the pitch.
The match between FC Groningen and Ajax is expected to be closely contested, with both teams being closely matched on the league table.
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