Dest's comments come ahead of a crucial match against Ajax, his former club, which is already scheduled for early in the season. "It would be nice if it came a bit later," he said, "but it's also a great test for us. And that applies to Ajax as well. They've brought in many new players, which can be both positive and negative. Players need to get to know each other, so it won't be an easy game for us." VoetbalPrimeur reports that Ajax have struggled to beat PSV in their last five encounters, with Dest acknowledging that the Amsterdam club has always been a tough opponent. "They've had some weaker periods, but even then, they've shown quality. It's always difficult for us to win against them. It's time we did it again."