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Ajax still without new signing Yves Bissouma for home match against Excelsior

Ajax will face Excelsior this Saturday without new midfielder Yves Bissouma, who is not yet eligible to compete. The team is also dealing with several injuries, including Daley Blind and Simon Adingra, as they look to build on a recent 5-1 win.

Ajax manager Michel has confirmed that new signing Yves Bissouma will not participate in Saturday's home match against Excelsior. The 30-year-old Malian midfielder, who recently joined the Amsterdam squad, is currently ineligible to play. In addition to Bissouma, the team will remain without Daley Blind, Aaron Bouwman, and Simon Adingra due to injuries. The club enters the match following a strong 5-1 victory against Willem II, which reduced their gap to league leaders PSV and AZ to three points.

Michel anticipates a difficult encounter, noting that Excelsior plays with high intensity and efficient finishing. Currently sitting in sixth place with 10 points from their first six games, Excelsior represents a significant challenge for the hosts. Michel emphasized the need for his team to maintain the same mindset and defensive structure displayed in their previous win to continue building momentum in the Eredivisie standings.

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