Or that time in Portugal, at a training camp with a Dutch youth team. “Ryan came later due to obligations. He played the third game, but I saw beforehand that he was not there. He did not bring what he can do. Then you have to challenge him mentally, I changed him in the break. I have that. explained, but I was not thanked, haha. “
“Ryan often knew better in his youth. At least, that’s what he thought. Of course he didn’t agree and sometimes let his shoulders hang”, continues Van der Veen. “Later I spoke to him and then he says that he has now understood the message. These are great conversations.”
Tough Timber (19)
For a long time Perr Schuurs seemed to be the right central defender of Ajax, but that changed from the winter break. After struggling with multiple injuries for a while, Timber silently outpaced his competitor in the back.
Timber confirmed his status with strong performances in Europe and against Feyenoord, among others, the club he exchanged for Ajax’s youth academy in 2014.
“Jurriën knows very well what he can and cannot do, is very serious”, says Van der Veen. “His qualities: speed, insight into catching balls and having the guts to finish a striker.”
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