Ajax can secure qualification for the Champions League group stage by defeating FC Utrecht on Sunday. Coach Francesco Farioli acknowledged the importance of this achievement for the club's finances. However, the upcoming match is expected to be challenging, as FC Utrecht previously posed difficulties for Ajax in Amsterdam.
Defender Youri Baas will be absent due to an injury sustained in a recent match against PSV. Injured goalkeeper Remko Pasveer and midfielder Branco van den Boomen will also miss the game. The availability of left-back Owen Wijndal, who suffered an injury during training, remains uncertain. Ajax currently holds a nine-point lead over PSV in the Eredivisie standings with five matches left in the season.