Ajax head coach Heitinga's comments that delighted Galatasaray fans.

Ajax head coach Heitinga's comments that delighted Galatasaray fans.

23.10.2025 16:31

Ajax head coach John Heitinga spoke about the upcoming match against Galatasaray in the Champions League. Heitinga praised the yellow-red club, stating, "They won against Liverpool. Therefore, we know we need to be good. We must prepare ourselves for this match because they are not only one of the best teams in the Turkish League right now, but they have been throughout history."

Ajax, Galatasaray's opponent in the UEFA Champions League, lost 5-1 to Chelsea. The Dutch representative's head coach, John Heitinga, made statements at a press conference.

''I UNDERSTAND THE EMOTIONS''

Speaking about the reactions following the defeat, Heitinga said, "I understand the emotions. They wanted to watch a good match. Right now, I am focusing on the Twente match. The team will train tomorrow; that is the most important thing at the moment."

"ONE OF THE BEST TEAMS IN TURKEY"

Heitinga also responded to a question about the Galatasaray match, saying, "They won against Liverpool. Therefore, we know we need to be good. We must prepare ourselves for this match because they are not only one of the best teams in the Turkish League right now, but they have also shown in the past that they can compete with the best teams in the Champions League."

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