Feelings of revenge at NAC
It was an intense match against Panathinaikos FC (0-1). Despite the fact that the Ajax players have one hundred and twenty minutes in their legs, they have come out of the battle with the Greeks unscathed. “Everyone is fit. There are no injuries,” Francesco Farioli told the own club channel“Of course we still have to evaluate, but everyone is fit enough to play on Sunday.”
The coach expects to go from one hot match to another fiery match. “We are playing against a team that wants to take revenge for their first match of the season,” he says, referring to the 4-1 defeat against FC Groningen. “They are playing at home, in a stadium with a great atmosphere, or so I have been told.”
It could well be that Farioli will choose to rotate again in Breda. The matches follow each other in rapid succession. After NAC away, a visit to Poland is already on the agenda. “There are many factors that we have to take into account. It is not ideal to have a day and a half to prepare, but this is the standard that we want. Now that we are certain of European football, this will happen more often.”
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Kemper expects play-off atmosphere
NAC had to make do with games against the reserves for five years, but now the ‘big’ Ajax is coming to visit. Former Ajax player Boy Kemper is looking forward to that. “Everyone wants to play against Ajax. These are the best games of the season. These kinds of games really make you realise that you are playing in the Eredivisie again. That’s what you do it for as a young boy,” the defender told BN DeStem.
Kemper had to miss the opening match in the Eredivisie due to a suspension. He will return to the selection on Sunday. The defender is ready. “Let me start by saying that they are all guys with a lot of quality. We have to give 110 percent to combat that. In attack, we have to take advantage of the mistakes they make. If you come out from under the pressure, there are opportunities. Nothing is impossible.”
NAC supporters are also looking forward to their first home match of the season. Kemper expects a good atmosphere in the Rat Verlegh Stadium. “I have received a lot of messages from supporters that they are looking forward to it. The atmosphere with us is always good. I have no doubt about that. I expect a play-off atmosphere again on Sunday.”
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Politiestaking
The match against NAC seemed to be in jeopardy for a moment. The police are taking action for a better pension this weekend. As a result, there will be no officers present at the match in the Rat Verlegh Stadium. Concerns about the match going ahead were quickly dispelled.
“This is a great opportunity for supporters to show that football can be played without the presence of the police,” said a spokesperson for the municipality of Breda. AT5 know. “In Breda, the rule at football matches is that the police are absent where possible, if possible. And they are present when necessary.”
“We work information-driven,” the spokesperson continues. “As long as there is no information that gives reason to have the police present, the police will not be there. At the moment there is no reason that makes the presence of the police necessary. The match will continue despite the action, unless new information comes in.”
NAC and Ajax kick off on Sunday at 16:45 in the Rat Verlegh Stadium. The match will be led by Dennis Higler, while Pol van Boekel will be the VAR.
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