Frank de Boer’s side would be gunning to bag maximum points in the upcoming encounter at home against the Bundesliga outfit, who have yet to suffer a defeat in the Group D.
In the latest round of UEFA Champions League, Ajax Amsterdam will lock horns against Borussia Dortmund at Amsterdam Arena on Wednesday, November 21.
Ajax Amsterdam
The Amsterdammers are heading into the game on the back of a resounding 2-0 victory over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danny-Hoesen-c10208 netted a goal each to help their side cruise to a comfortable victory in the Dutch top flight football.
De Joden are currently placed third in the Group D, four points behind the leaders, Borussia Dortmund.
Frank de Boer, Ajax head coach, is confident that his side can emerge victorious in the upcoming encounter. However, the Dutch trainer knows that it will not be a walk in the park to bag all three points against the in-form German champions.
“Dortmund are a very good team, with fantastic players. They move a lot in their front line, so that's hard to defend. If we play our own style, I think we can create chances. But it's going to be tough, that's for sure”, De Boer was quoted as saying to
reporters in the pre-match press conference.
Borussia Dortmund
Die Borussen cruised to an easy 3-1 win over Greuther Furth in their last league encounter at Signal Iduna Park on November 17. A http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robert-Lewandowski-c31255 brace coupled with a Mario Gotze strike gifted the home side a resounding win, as the visitors only managed
to hit the back of the net once through Zoltan Stieber.
The Borussians are sitting at the summit of the Group D, a point clear of the second placed, Real Madrid.
Jurgen Klopp, Die Borussen boss, has admitted that his side has yet to ensure their place in the knockout phase of the competition, and will be aiming for all three points in Amsterdam. However, he has admitted that the Amsterdammers have been performing
impressively, and will certainly test his side on Wednesday.
“Ajax are an inventive team that always try to find a solution by playing good football. Ajax have the chance to win because they attack, but so do we. It is a very important game for both teams. We have no certainty at this moment. There is a chance to
go to the next round”, Klopp said while talking to the media.
Team news
Ajax Amsterdam
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thulani-Serero-c35022 and Kolbeinn Sigthorsson remain sidelined due to injuries.
Probable line-up: Vermeer; Van Rhijn, Alderweireld, Moisander, Blind; Poulsen, Schone, Eriksen; Sana, De Jong, Boerrigter.
Borussia Dortmund
Jurgen Klopp has majority of his squad available for selection, though, it seems unlikely that he will change his winning combination.
Probable line-up: Weidenfeller; Piszczek, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer; Gundogan, Kehl; Reus, Gotze, Grosskreutz; Lewandowski.
Players to watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Eriksen-c9074 – Ajax Amsterdam
The Danish sensation was impressive in his side’s last two Champions League encounters, and remained a constant menace for Manchester City throughout the 90 minutes in both the duels. His movement upfront coupled with his incisive passes will surely test
the Borussians defence.
Robert Lewandowski – Borussia Dortmund
The Polish ace has been the most sought out striker since his impressive performances in this year’s edition of Europe’s most prestigious club competition. He will be keen to bag the goals for his side, and help Die Borussen ensure their place in the knockout
stages.
Prediction
Both sides would be keen to bag maximum points in this encounter. However, the Amsterdammers have staged dazzling shows at home in recent weeks, and they seem to be the favourites to claim all three points.
Predicted score-line: Ajax 2-1 Borussia Dortmund.
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