adNov 4, 2026, 10:57

Julian Brandt absent from Ajax training, Sofyan Amrabat also doubtful for Midtjylland match

Ajax players Julian Brandt and Sofyan Amrabat are both doubtful for the upcoming Conference League match against FC Midtjylland due to injuries sustained during the game against AZ. The team is also missing Anton Gaaei and Viktor Tsygankov, though other squad members have returned to training ahead of Thursday's match.

Ajax faces significant personnel challenges ahead of their upcoming Conference League match against FC Midtjylland. Midfielder Julian Brandt is unlikely to play after suffering an injury during the recent game against AZ, while Sofyan Amrabat remains a major doubt due to persistent physical complaints following the same fixture. Neither player participated in the most recent training session, casting uncertainty over their availability for the trip to Denmark.

Beyond Brandt and Amrabat, the team is already dealing with the absences of Anton Gaaei and Viktor Tsygankov, who remain sidelined with injuries. Despite these setbacks, Caio Henrique and Oliver Edvardsen have returned to training. Ajax enters Thursday's 18.45 match looking to build on their three points in the competition, having secured a previous victory against Atalanta. The technical staff is monitoring the fitness of the squad closely as they prepare to finalize their roster for the European encounter.

Culture Amsterdam Netherlands

Read original ↗

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Court overturns squatters' riot conviction fifteen years later: protest was a ‘peaceful assembly’

The Hague court has overturned the convictions of five protesters arrested fifteen years ago during a demonstration against the eviction of a building in Amsterdam. The ruling follows a European Court of Human Rights decision which classified the protest as a peaceful assembly protected by international law.

Mayor closes Rhôneweg party venue after dance floor shooting and assault

Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered a three-month closure of a party venue on Rhôneweg following a shooting incident and a violent assault. The decision was made due to an ongoing pattern of safety concerns and the risk of further public disorder at the location.

Master drummer Ponda O’Bryan (1957-2026) also understood the spiritual side of drums

Master drummer Ponda O’Bryan has passed away at age 69 after a distinguished career spent mastering West African percussion. Known for his deep connection to the spiritual roots of drumming, he traveled from his home in Amsterdam to Guinea and Mali to earn the title of djembefola.

Everything discussed within the Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club remains secret, so Koen Kleijn (63) sometimes had to rely on other sources while writing his book

Author Koen Kleijn recounts the history of the Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club in his latest book, Op stand aan de Dam. Because the club upholds a strict policy of secrecy, Kleijn was forced to rely on documents like statutes and membership lists rather than internal discussions to complete his research.

Amsterdam comedy club Comedy Queens features an all-female lineup: It is quite tough when you are the only woman on the bill

Amsterdam has launched a new comedy venue called Comedy Queens, which exclusively features female performers. Founder Fransje Westermann established the club to provide a supportive environment where women can develop their skills and advance their careers in comedy.