Van der Wiel worry for Ajax
October 14, 2010 15:29:50 UK
Ajax's bid to earn back top spot in the Eredivisie could be hampered by the loss of defender Gregory van der Wiel.
The Amsterdam club take on sixth-placed NAC Breda at the ArenA on Saturday but full-back Van der Wiel is doubtful after sustaining a foot injury while on international duty.
Betting for the match has Ajax at 1.20 to get the home win, with NAC Breda 13.00 and the draw 6.50.
Van der Wiel picked up the knock in the dying minutes of Holland's 4-1 Euro 2012 qualifying win against Sweden on Tuesday.
Although he went on to finish the match, Van der Wiel complained about pain in his foot afterwards.
"I was on the receiving end of a tackle late on in the game," said Van der Wiel. "We had already made three substitutions, so I had to continue playing.
"It hurts a lot though. We'll have to wait and see how serious it is."
Coach Martin Jol, who criticised his side's lack of creativity after suffering their first home defeat of the season against FC Utrecht last time out, will replace Van der Wiel with Oleguer or Daley Blind if the defender does not recover in time.
Victory for Ajax will see them climb above current leaders PSV Eindhoven, who play bottom club Willem II on Sunday 17th October.
Full Time Result betting for PSV's match has Eindhoven at 1.22 to get the away win, with Willem II 12.00 and the draw 6.00.
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