Ajax showed strength with 2-0 win against Atalanta

Ayax shows strength with 2-0 win against Atalanta

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Background

Ayax have added several new players this season, which has changed the structure of the team. Due to this change, fluctuations are being seen in the performance of the team. Michel Sanchez admits adjusting to new players is a challenge, but the win against Atalanta has put a positive spin on the process.

Why it matters

Ayax's 2-0 win against Atalanta has provided an important source of confidence for the team. The win cements their position in the Conference League, while being a positive sign after shaky play in previous matches. For coach Mitchell Sanchez, this performance is an important step towards the development of the team.

Key points

• Ayax showed strength with a 2-0 win against Atalanta.
• Ayax won 2-0 in the Conference League against Atalanta, a victory that showed improvement and strength in the team.
• Never falling in the air gives Ajax a sigh of relief: 'I see the players grow'.

There was a mixture of relief and excitement at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Thursday night when Tolu Arokodare scored the decisive goal in the final minute. Ajax produced perhaps their best performance of the season in the Conference League against Atalanta Bergamo (2–0 win), but also missed several chances. After last week's defeat against Hajduk Split, coach Michel Sánchez called it "the worst match of the season". IAX is looking very volatile indeed at the moment. The team has won by big scores against Fortuna Sittard, Willem II and FC Groningen, but has not been able to win the matches against Excelsior and NEC. Mitchell said this week that the instability is due to the arrival of new players.

Twelve new experienced players have been added to the squad by technical director Jordy Cruyff this summer. But November is upon us and there are still many players who are not fit or suffer from a lack of match fitness and confidence, such as Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo. Sofiane Amrbat is slowly getting back to form, but fans have not had the chance to see players like Yves Bissouma and Simon Adingra. Steven Bergevin and Daley Blind are returning from injury. Thus, it is still unclear where Ajax stand this season, as they sit fourth in the Eredivisie after nine matches.

Before the match against Atalanta, a real Champions League atmosphere was created in the stadium. Amsterdam fans were waving traditional white flags, but the Conference League anthem was still played. Mitchell confidently stated that his Ajax had the potential to win this third European tournament, which has not been won by smaller clubs in recent years.

The only goal was the lack of goals against the Italian team. Ajax had several chances, especially thanks to excellent performances from Jorthy Mokio and Julian Brandt. Mitchell tried to motivate his players by jumping off the bench in the final minutes. "I think we dominated the whole match. But when the score remains 0-0, you are a bit worried. I saw a mature team who showed a lot of determination and great goals from Tolu and Appi at the end," he said.

Thanks to these goals, Ajax gave themselves a lot of relief, after a 2-5 victory over FC Groningen last Sunday. This victory proved that after falling and getting up, the team can stand back strong. "We've taken a really good step forward," Mitchell said. "I'm seeing growth in the players. They've responded after the bad performance against Split. There's definitely pressure on them, but if you give everything you can, everything will be fine."

What will happen next

Aix now needs to overcome their instability and produce consistent performances, especially after finishing fourth in the Eredivisie. The challenge will remain to adjust to the new players in the upcoming matches, including the return of Marcos Leonardo and other injured players. To progress in the Conference League, the team will have to increase its match fitness and confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score of the match between Ajax and Atalanta?

Ayax won 2-0 against Atalanta.

What effect did this victory of Ajax have on their table?

Aix is currently in fourth place in the Eredivisie after nine matches.

When is Ajax's next match?

The date of the next match is not mentioned in the article.

How has been the performance for Ajax this season?

Aix has had a volatile performance this season, with some big-score wins and some losses.

Which Ajax players are returning from injury?

Steven Bergevin and Daley Blind are returning from injury.

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