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Steven Berghuis - Starts in return Berghuis (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Marseille.

Impact Berghuis has returned from his injury after he missed the UCL opener, with the attacker wasting no time getting back into the starting XI. He will look to remain in this role as the competition continues, as he is a veteran presence who is a typical starter when fit.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Youri Baas - Starting Tuesday Baas (knee) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Marseille.

Impact Baas is with the team as expected Tuesday, as the defender immediately returns to a spot in the starting XI, starting in the center of defense. He has now started in both UCL games this season and should remain in this role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James McConnell - Won't play Tuesday McConnell isn't an option for Tuesday's trip to Marseille, according to manager John Heitinga.

Impact McConnell is out with an undisclosed issue for Tuesday's trip to Marseille. He came off the bench in the first match of the Champions League and will miss the second. There was little information about the injury, and a timeline for his return.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Out with knock Weghorst (knock) is out for Tuesday's trip to Marseille, according to manager John Heitinga.

Impact Weghorst isn't an option for Tuesday's clash after picking up a knock. It's a disappointing injury with Kasper Dolberg (abdomen) ruled out for Tuesday. With both main strikers on the sideline it could force a change of formation for Ajax. Oscar Gloukh could lead the line, even though he isn't a natural striker.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kasper Dolberg - Out with abdominal injury Dolberg (abdominal) is out for Tuesday's trip to Marseille, according to manager John Heitinga.

Impact Dolberg is dealing with pain in his abdomen and is out Tuesday. This comes after Wout Weghorst (undisclosed) was also ruled out. That means Oscar Gloukh could be in line for the start as a false nine during Tuesday's clash. Dolberg's next chance for Champions League action will come after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Youri Baas - Available against Marseille Baas (knee) is available for Tuesday's trip to Marseille, according to manager John Heitinga.

Impact Baas recovered from a knee injury and is now available for Tuesday's trip to Marseille. The defender missed out against NAC Breda with some knee soreness but was deemed fit for the Champions League trip. The defender started and went the full 90 in the opener, and is expected to play against Marseille. Josip Sutalo and Ko Itakura played in central midfield against NAC with Baas out.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Steven Berghuis - Out for opener Berghuis is out for Wednesday's match against Inter Milan due to an injury, according to manager John Heitinga. "Steven is not fit enough to play tomorrow, so he is not in the squa...

Impact Berghuis is heading to the sidelines for the UCL opener, with the attacker not fit enough to play due to an undisclosed injury. This will leave the club without one of its veteran leaders and regular starters. That said, this will force a change for the club, with Davy Klaassen or Oliver Edvardsen as possible replacements while he is out.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kou Itakura - Features 67 minutes Saturday Itakura has featured 67 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Zwolle, confirming he is fully fit for Ajax.

Impact Itakura featured for more than an hour in Saturday's victory against Zwolle in the Eredivisie, confirming the injury he suffered while on international duty was only minor and that he is fully fit again for Ajax. This is good news for the team since he has been an undisputed starter since his arrival from Gladbach, and he will likely be in the lineup when facing Inter Milan on Wednesday in the Champions League season opener.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kasper Dolberg - Returns to Ajax Dolberg has signed a contract with Ajax until 2029, joining on a permanent move from RSC Anderlecht, the club announced.

Impact Dolberg arrived at Ajax in the summer of 2015 from Silkeborg IF and made his senior debut the following year in a Champions League qualifier against PAOK. Across his first stint in Amsterdam, he featured in 119 official games and netted 45 goals. The 2019 campaign saw him lift three trophies with Ajax, including the league title, the domestic cup, and the Johan Cruijff Shield. After departing that summer, he joined OGC Nice in France and later had loan spells with Sevilla and Hoffenheim before signing with Anderlecht in July 2023. Now returning to the club where he enjoyed his best years, Dolberg will aim to recapture that form ahead of the 2025/26 Champions League opener against Inter Milan next Wednesday and is expected to battle Wout Weghorst for the striker position.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Brillant start of season with Ajax Weghorst has scored three goals and provided one assist in the first four Eredivisie games of the 2025/26 campaign, starting the season in strong form before entering the Champions...

Impact Weghorst scored 11 goals in 33 games across all competitions last season for Ajax in his return to his native country, adding two assists as well. The veteran striker will likely hold a starting role heading into the 2025/26 Champions League campaign with Ajax, although another striker is making a return to the Eredivisie this season as Kasper Dolberg signed with his former club again this summer and could compete with Weghorst for the starting role to lead the frontline.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Taylor - Key player in midfield with Ajax Taylor is set to be a key player in the midfield with Ajax for the fourth consecutive season and will play an important role in the squad during the 2025/26 Champions League campai...

Impact Taylor has played more than 44 games across all competitions for Ajax in each of the last three seasons and is expected to maintain that role in the 2025/26 Champions League campaign, which begins next Wednesday with the home match against Inter Milan at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Wijndal - Receives starting role in Ajax Wijndal is starting the 2025/26 season as a regular starter in Ajax's backline after a difficult campaign hampered by injuries last year.

Impact Wijndal featured in 13 games last season with Ajax, holding a rotational role and missing major parts of the season due to a recurrent knee injury. That injury is likely behind him since he has started the four games Ajax have played in the Eredivisie, suggesting Wijndal should keep a starting role at left back for the start of the Champions League campaign against Inter Milan next Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Berghuis - Decent start of season Berghuis has scored one goal and provided two assists in the first four Eredivisie matches, starting the 2025/26 campaign in strong fashion before entering the Champions League sea...

Impact Berghuis will remain Ajax's playmaker this season and has started in strong form, contributing to three goals in four league matches. The attacking midfielder will continue to orchestrate play from the number 10 position, dictating the game in open play as well as on set pieces. That role should provide him with plenty of chances created and goal contributions, beginning against Inter Milan next Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Moro - Growing role in Ajax Moro has yet to record his first goal contribution since joining Ajax over the summer but is growing into a decent role in the frontline and could become a key player for the club...

Impact Moro has played four games for Ajax in the Eredivisie, starting on both the right and left wing and contributing with 20 crosses, two attempted assists and two big chances created. The Spain youth team player could be one to follow this season in the Champions League campaign as he should take some set-pieces and be the creative spark in Ajax's attacking phases.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kou Itakura - Forced off with pain Itakura (undisclosed) was forced off in pain of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Mexico in a friendly game, according to The Chosun Daily.

Impact Itakura was forced off in the 60th minute of Saturday's clash against Mexico after suffering an undisclosed injury. The center-back will likely be assessed once back in Amsterdam to determine the extent of the issue. That said, this is a blow for Ajax since the injury comes only 10 days before the first Champions League clash against Inter Milan, and a potential absence of Itakura would force a change in the starting XI with Josip Sutalo likely replacing him in the backline.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from torn ACL, Sergiño Dest says he's matured since red card for arguing at Trinidad

Sergiño Dest is set to rejoin the U.S. national team after recovering from a torn ACL

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaron Bouwman - Joins first team, carries injury Bouwman has been called up to the first team but is still struggling with an injury he suffered a bit ago, according to Sean Stuer of Telegraaf.nl.

Impact Bouwman saw a successful offseason which saw him excel in first team friendlies, eventually earning a call up to the first team to begin the season due to his play. However, the defender suffered an injury after starting in the season opener and has yet to play since due to the undisclosed injury. With the UCL season just weeks away, he will look for a rise in fitness soon, as he does have the chance to see European minutes this season despite his young age.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Branco Van den Boomen - Undergoes back surgery Van den Boomen underwent back surgery in May and is still working on his recovery, according to his club.

Impact Van den Boomen underwent surgery well over three months ago after a back injury caused him issues throughout last campaign, finally getting surgery as the season ended. That said, he was expected to miss around four months due to the injury, leaving him with a return around the end of September to start of October. That said, he will hope to see his return in the coming weeks, looking to be fit for the start of UCL play.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

James McConnell - Signs new deal, loaned to Ajax McConnell has signed a new contract with Liverpool and will spend the 2025-26 season on loan at Ajax, his parent club confirmed Friday.

Impact McConnell is regarded as a top prospect in the Liverpool youth ranks, and he'll aim to secure first-team minutes at Ajax. He's not going to see the pitch regularly if he were to stay at Liverpool. The playmaker is expected to return to Anfield for the 2026/27 season.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool youngster signs new contract before replacing Jordan Henderson in Ajax loan move | Goal.com US James McConnell has reportedly signed a new contract with Liverpool and will soon head off to Ajax to replace Jordan Henderson in a loan mov...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Ajax reach €25m Brian Brobbey agreement as striker nears Ligue 1 transfer | Goal.com US Ajax look set to lose homegrown striker Brian Brobbey after on the verge of reaching a €25 million agreement with Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • GOAL.COM

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AUGUST 3, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Jorrel Hato transfer news: Chelsea agree deal to sign 19-year-old Ajax centre-back Chelsea will pay an initial fee of £35.5m plus add-ons for Jorrel Hato; Ajax had previously valued the player at £52m; Hato is due to fly in...

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Back from torn ACL, Sergiño Dest says he's matured since red card for arguing at Trinidad