Yves Bissouma is a perfect fit for the new group of players at AFC Ajax. That is the central topic of the latest episode of the AD Voetbalpodcast, released today.
Regular hosts Etienne Verhoeff and Dolf van Aert dedicated their main segment to the Malian midfielder. "Yves Bissouma past precies in het rijtje nieuwelingen bij Ajax," Verhoeff said. His colleague Van Aert echoed the sentiment. The podcast episode runs for 34 minutes and 42 seconds and is the fifty-second instalment of season nine.
The analysis comes as Ajax experiences a mixed start to the Eredivisie campaign. The Amsterdam side currently sits fifth with ten points from five matches. They have three wins, one draw, and one loss, with a positive goal difference of fourteen scored and six conceded.
Recent form
The team showed resilience after the defeat to PSV. Last Saturday, they beat Fortuna Sittard 1-5. Julian Brandt opened the scoring, with Thilo Kehrer, Davy Klaassen, Kasper Dolberg, and Youri Baas securing the convincing victory. That result is part of a run of four wins from their last five league games. The full list of fixtures this season shows an upward trend.
In this context, Bissouma's arrival is seen as a boost to the squad. The experienced midfielder joins other new signings from this summer. His profile, physically strong and comfortable on the ball, is expected to bring more stability to the centre of the park. Ajax's squad for 2026 consequently has greater depth and internal competition.
Other topics
Beyond the Ajax focus, the podcast covers other football matters. It addresses the new VAR controversy in England, where its application is again causing debate. Virgil van Dijk's visit to a youth tournament in Tilburg on a Sunday is also discussed.
Also, scouts from Ajax, Feyenoord, and PSV attended the Jonger Oranje Talentendag at VV Papendrecht. This event is a key scouting opportunity for young talent in the Netherlands. The youth academy remains a vital component for the club's future.
Looking ahead
The immediate focus now shifts to the next fixture. Ajax hosts Excelsior at the Johan Cruijff ArenA this Saturday. The Rotterdam side sits sixth, just behind Ajax in the table. It promises to be an important match in the battle for the top positions. The current standings show that a win could reduce the gap to leaders PSV.
On the injury front, only Aaron Bouwman is currently sidelined. The rest of the group is available for the manager. The additions of Bissouma and other newcomers are intended to help maintain consistent results. The next match is on 19 September.
The report in full is at AD Sport
