Ajax has received good news from the infirmary in the run-up to the Europa League return against Getafe and the Eredivisie topper with AZ. Quincy Promes may be available again on Thursday, reports De Telegraaf.
The 28-year-old attacker has recovered from his hamstring injury and has resumed group training. The question is how much risk trainer Erik ten Hag wants to take with Promes, since the squatter will be waiting with AZ on Sunday. The team from Amsterdam defend a three-point lead over the Alkmaarders in the title battle in the Eredivisie.
Ajax is also careful with Hakim Ziyech, who has problems with both calves. The Moroccan playmaker was missing last weekend against Heracles Almelo (1-0 defeat), but is probably kicking off against Getafe again. If there are any doubts about his fitness, then the gaze immediately goes to AZ.
David Neres does not seem to be returning for the time being. The recovery of the Brazilian, who has been on the sidelines since November 5, takes longer than expected. The wing attacker is still training separately from the group.
Playing along with Ziyech and Promes would in any case be a major windfall for Ajax and Ten Hag. The question of how much competition rhythm they have, but the depth of Promes and Neres is sorely missed.
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