Viktor Tsygankov is now eligible to play for AFC Ajax but will miss the upcoming league match against Telstar. The new right winger, who trained with his teammates for the first time on Friday, will not be deployed by coach Míchel Sánchez in Sunday's away fixture.
This information comes from a report by AD Sport. Ajax currently sits seventh in the Eredivisie with four points from two matches. The team has scored four goals and conceded two. The next fixture is an away game against Telstar, who are thirteenth in the table.
When will Tsygankov make his debut?
Viktor Tsygankov trained with his new teammates for the first time on Friday, 28 August. Coach Míchel Sánchez, who also managed the Ukrainian at Girona, does not want to rush him. "He is fully integrated, but we want to introduce him calmly," said Sánchez. The players who started in Thursday's friendly against FC Sion rested on Friday. Ajax won that match 5-3. Tsygankov's official debut is therefore postponed as the team trails league leaders AZ Alkmaar by five points.
What is the state of the rest of the Ajax squad?
Besides Tsygankov, another new signing is active. Left-back Jofre Torrents, a 19-year-old player signed from FC Barcelona for five million euros, joined training on 19 August. He signed a contract until 30 June 2030 and was added to the squad for the Conference League play-off against FC Sion. On the other hand, Mika Godts has departed. The 21-year-old forward was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for 55 million euros. Godts played for three and a half years at Ajax, who signed him from Racing Genk in January 2023. With the proceeds from this sale, the club aims to sign a fast right winger and a fast left winger. They are also looking for a right-footed central defender and a defensive midfielder. The current squad can be followed on our squad page.
Who is injured?
Injury problems at Ajax persist. Daley Blind has already missed recent matches due to injury. Youri Regeer picked up an injury against FC Sion. These absences impact the coach's options. For the latest injury updates, you can consult our injuries page.
What does this mean for the match against Telstar?
Ajax travels to Telstar on Sunday for an away match. Coach Sánchez warned about the opponent. "It is a team that plays compact and disciplined. We have to be sharp." Without Tsygankov and with several injuries, the lineup must be adjusted. The team has a goal difference of +2 and wants to reduce the gap to the leaders. The upcoming schedule can be found on our fixtures page. The focus is now on securing three points in the league.
