Pec Zwolle Vs Ajax: Grim hands start to Weghorst, Klaassen and Gloukh
Fred Grim announced a reshaped Ajax lineup for pec zwolle vs ajax, starting Wout Weghorst up front and bringing Davy Klaassen back into the midfield — changes that matter because PEC Zwolle dominated the early minutes and forced Ajax to defend more than expected.
Pec Zwolle Vs Ajax: Grim's changes and the thinking behind them
Grim chose Weghorst as the central striker and rebuilt the midfield with Davy Klaassen and Oscar Gloukh, a move that dropped Sean Steur from the starting XI. Grim said Klaassen missed the previous match through injury and is now fit, so he returns to the base lineup. He added that Kasper picked up a significant injury in the last game and had not been able to train fully, and that he preferred to begin with "fit and sharp" players.
Grim also explained the preference for Gloukh over Steur, noting that Oscar plays slightly more under the striker and pushes more into the attack, which he believed Ajax could use in this match. Grim said the team's defending has improved in recent weeks but stressed the need to score many more goals.
PEC put Ajax under early pressure
PEC started the day stronger and fiercer than Ajax in the first quarter of play. A misplaced pass by Regeer was almost intercepted in the box by Shoretire, who went down after contact with Rosa; the VAR reviewed the incident and no penalty was given. Shoretire later produced a promising action but failed to deliver a decisive pass or shot.
Fans noted the contrast in conditions as well: PEC supporters sang about standing in the sun while Ajax's traveling fans were relegated to shaded seats. PEC pushed Ajax back with composed positional play; Thomas fed Mac Nulty a good chance that McNulty ultimately mishit, keeping the early exchanges goalless but favoring the hosts.
Where this leaves Ajax and the bigger picture
The changes underline a manager focused on immediate fitness and attacking intent. Weghorst arrived at the season with an ambition of 25 goals and to help win the title, a target that has not materialized so far; Ajax currently shares third place with NEC. Grim's selection choices — restoring Klaassen, starting Gloukh, and persisting with Weghorst — are aimed at generating a different creative dynamic and more goals in matches like pec zwolle vs ajax.
The match kicked off at 12. 15 uur and is one of the fixtures in the 25th matchday; the remaining games on this 25th round schedule will follow later today.
