Ajax don’t have anything to concern from drawing Aston Villa within the Europa Conference League and in reality ought to be capable of play their soccer in opposition to Unai Emery’s facet.
That’s according to former coaches Fons Groenendijk and Robert Maaskant, who consider the draw is definitely a great one for the Dutch giants.
Aston Villa had been drawn in opposition to Ajax within the Europe Conference League final 16 draw yesterday, with the primary leg set to happen in Amsterdam on March 7th earlier than the return leg at Villa Park on March 14th.
On paper Aston Villa could be the stronger facet however Groenendijk and Maaskant disagree and truly consider the tie could go well with the Dutchmen, even when they have to nonetheless be cautious.
“An excellent draw,” stated each former coaches in De Voetbalkantine.
“It is a blessing for Ajax that they draw a strong opponent. They are now forced to defend in a very small space. This season they have to give up what Ajax stands for. If they start playing Ajax, they will score 4 or 5 -0 off,” theorised Maaskant.
“Still, I think you can still play football against English teams. It’s a great draw for Ajax. Aston Villa is also playing less than at the start of the season,” Groenendijk added.