Europa League 2024-2025: Ajax-Galatasaray, the likely lineups

Ajax-Galatasaray, the likely lineups
At the Johan Cruijff Arena, at 9 p.m., the match between Ajax and Galatasaray will be staged. The Lancers are back from the unexpected 1-0 defeat against Rigas FS, and are still in the running for a playoff spot. On the other side the Turks come to the match after the shocking 3-3 draw against Malmö and in the last day they need to win in order to consolidate their position among the top eight.
Van Den Boomen due to disqualification and Van Axel Dongen, Tahirovic and Wijndal due to injury will be absent for the Lancers. Farioli will rely on Akpom who will act as the central point of the trident, with Godts and Traoré on his sides. Sutalo will partner Rugani in the center of the defense while Gaaei and Bass will act as full-backs.
For Galatasaray, Ziyech and Icardi are unavailable. Buruk relies on Osimhen as center forward, supported behind him by Yilmaz, Mertens and Akgun. Serving as a midfield screen will be Kutlu and Torreira, with Sanchez and Bardakci forming the defensive pair.
Probable lineups
Ajax (4-3-3): Pasveer; Gaaei, Sutalo, Rugani, Baas; Fitz-Jim, Henderson, Taylor; Traore, Akpom, Godts. All: Farioli.
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Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Muslera; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Kutlu; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Osimhen. All: Buruk.