García Discusses Twente Clash, Squad Fitness, and International Break

Ajax return to Eredivisie action on Saturday at 21:00 after the International Break. The match comes at the Johan Cruijff ArenA against FC Twente from Enschede.

Team news and availability

Japanese defender Tomiyasu missed Japan’s recent fixtures and remains absent from selection. Ko Itakura has trained with the group over the past two days.

Itakura is closer to availability than the other three players. Mika Godts and Josip Šutalo returned to Amsterdam later than most players.

Manager’s approach

García Discusses Twente Clash during his pre-match press conference. He refused to reveal detailed tactics to avoid aiding the opposition.

García stressed Ajax will aim to play attacking football. He wants to win matches and entertain the crowd at the ArenA.

Standings and stakes

Ajax sit fourth in the table while FC Twente occupy fifth. A Twente win would see them leapfrog Ajax in the standings.

Ajax remain in contention for second place. Second would secure direct qualification for the UEFA Champions League.

Form and recent results

FC Twente have lost only one of their last eighteen Eredivisie matches. García described them as a confident and dangerous side.

Ajax drew 1-1 with Feyenoord before the International Break. The coach said the team analysed that match and identified areas to improve.

Squad Fitness and match preparation

Players who stayed in Amsterdam played a friendly against FC Volendam that finished 2-2. García said the friendly helped maintain overall Squad Fitness.

Godts and Šutalo have two training days with the main group before the match. García warned that their later returns should not be used as an excuse.

Filmogaz.com will monitor further updates and provide team news ahead of kick-off.