The Amsterdammers boss has expressed optimism about his side’s chances in UEFA Champions League, and has stressed that his side is capable of winning against anyone through their own philosophy.
Ajax Amsterdam head coach, Frank de Boer, has expressed optimism before his side commences their UEFA Champions League campaign against Borussia Dortmund, and has stressed that his side is capable of beating anyone through their
own philosophy.
The Amsterdammers are drawn in the Group D along with European big guns Real Madrid, Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund. However, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 player has expressed confidence in his side’s abilities, and has revealed
that they can claim victory against any opposition.
“If things go according to plan, we are capable of beating anyone through our Ajax philosophy. Carelessness on this level is fatal, so we must remain calm and rely on ball possession, passing it to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Siem-de-Jong-c33482
and Ryan Babel”, De Boer was quoted as saying to De Telegraaf.
The Amsterdam giants lost several key players in the recently concluded summer transfer window including the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Theo-Janssen-c34871.
However, the former Dutch defender has expressed confidence in his side’s home-grown talent, while insisting that the young players have the opportunity to prove their worth in the Europe’s most prestigious club competition.
“If everyone thought in terms of opportunities instead of problems, that would yield surprising results. I love the challenge of fixing things. We begin training our players from 18 years of age. The stakes are always high for
those concerned, but it's just a matter of thinking in opportunities rather than challenges”, De Boer concluded.
The 31-time Dutch champions will start their European voyage against the German Bundesliga champions, Borussia Dortmund, at Westfalenstadion on Tuesday, September 18.
The Amsterdammers boss would be hoping that his troops put in their 100 percent in the upcoming fixture, and manage to secure a good result at the end of 90 minutes.
Ajax have failed to progress through to the knock-out phase of the Europe’s primary club competition since 2006.
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