Ajax’s young debutant faces Utrecht in a must-win Eredivisie clash
Ajax faces FC Utrecht today, with interim coach Fred Grim making several changes to the starting lineup. Gerald Alders, a 20-year-old defender, will make his first league start at left-back, replacing the injured Owen Wijndal. Meanwhile, Lucas Rosa will start at right-back, and Oliver Edvardsen will take the right wing, with Raúl Moro on the bench. Kasper Dolberg returns from injury but starts on the bench.
Last season, Ajax suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat in Utrecht. Today, they aim to turn the tables despite being eight points behind leaders Feyenoord and PSV in the premier league. Utrecht, currently sixth, will miss Mike van der Hoorn due to injury but welcomes Sébastien Haller to their starting lineup. Ajax has not won at De Galgenwaard in their last three visits, with their last victory there in 2022. Today's match could be a turning point for both teams in their respective league positions.
With Gerald Alders making his debut and Kasper Dolberg returning from injury, Ajax looks to secure a crucial win against FC Utrecht. The interim coach Fred Grim hopes to lead the team to victory, ending their winless streak at De Galgenwaard and closing the gap on the league leaders.
