The 21-year-old went off after just 22 minutes of the Dutch league game against Excelsior Rotterdam on Saturday clutching his hamstring but coach Ten Hag said it was a precaution.
Ajax Amsterdam are hopeful that midfielder Frenkie de Jong will be fit to face Juventus in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg clash, coach Erik ten Hag said Monday.
The 21-year-old went off after just 22 minutes of the Dutch league game against Excelsior Rotterdam on Saturday clutching his hamstring but coach Ten Hag said it was a precaution.
“We will see, we are positive he can play,” he said. “We took him off for prevention, we hope he can play but we will see if it is possible. We will see after this evening`s training.”
“Frenkie himself will have to decide if he is ready, and eventually I decide if he will play,” added Ten Hag.
The coach said he was confident his team could pull off another upset after eliminating holders Real Madrid in the round of 16.
“Juventus are the favourites, especially after the Amsterdam result,” he added. “If we play well, we can overcome any limit.”
Ten Hag said he was ready for a tactical switch by his rival Massimiliano Allegri.
