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Daley Blind and Steven Berghuis nearing Ajax return but remain out against Atalanta

Ajax players Daley Blind and Steven Berghuis have resumed training following their respective back and calf injuries but remain unavailable for the upcoming Conference League match against Atalanta. Coach Míchel expects both players to return to action either this Sunday against Sparta or the following week against AZ.

Ajax players Daley Blind and Steven Berghuis have returned to the training field after their respective injuries, though they will not be available for the upcoming Conference League match against Atalanta. Blind has been sidelined since August with a back injury sustained against Shelbourne, while Berghuis has been recovering from calf complaints that kept him out since the match against Excelsior. Despite their progress on the training pitch this Wednesday, coach Míchel confirmed that both players require more time before returning to competitive group action.

Management is optimistic that both players could potentially return for the Eredivisie fixture against Sparta this coming Sunday. If they are not fit in time for that match, they are expected to be available for the following home game against AZ. In other team news, Ajax continues to manage several other absences, including defenders Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique, as well as wingers Simon Adingra and Oliver Edvardsen, as the club looks to recover from their opening defeat to Hajduk Split.

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