‘Atalanta – Ajax was one of the best matches of this...

Süleyman Öztürk, journalist van Football International, has enjoyed the meeting between Ajax and Atalanta Bergamo. Öztürk saw two teams who went in search of the spaces that were created all over the field, which resulted in an extraordinary match at times.

‘Atalanta – Ajax was one of the best matches of this season. It was as if Leeds United were playing against Leeds United ‘, the reporter said. Both trainers had instructed their players to hurt the opponent. Told them to look for the spaces that would become available, show them how they could create those spaces themselves by moving smartly and remind them not to be afraid of goals against. ‘

During the match, Öztürk saw players popping up separate places for them. He cites wingers who were jointly on one side of the field as an example. ‘That was no coincidence, not unconsciously, it was organized chaos. In addition to a football match, Atalanta-Ajax was also a tactical experiment. A confrontation between two clubs who have each caused excitement in Europe in their own way over the past two seasons. ‘

After the 2-2 draw, criticism arose at Erik ten Hag. Ajax was 0-2 ahead at half time, shouldn’t more players have to stay behind the ball in the second half? Öztürk takes a more positive view. So, as said, Ten Hag had been innocent. That is true, but is it necessarily wrong or wrong? The result proves him wrong. If you look at the intentions and intentions, it was more brave than stupid. With a leading role for Perr Schuurs ‘solos.’