Ajax news: Eredivisie victory, supporter arrests, and squad updates

Ajax recently faced NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, resulting in a significant 4-0 victory for Ajax. During the match, the F-side supporters celebrated their 50th anniversary with fireworks and a large banner at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

In other club news, Brian Brobbey has returned to training with Sunderland AFC following an injury sustained while playing for the Dutch national team. He may be available for selection as early as Friday.

Regarding international travel, eighteen Ajax supporters were detained in Split, Croatia, ahead of a Conference League match against Hajduk Split. Authorities reportedly conducted the arrests as a preventive measure due to concerns over weapons and potential confrontations. Fabian Nagtzaam, director of the Ajax Supporters Association, expressed concerns regarding safety in the city.

Finally, Ajax has announced additional players for the upcoming Legends match against FC Barcelona. Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart, Urby Emanuelson, and Ryan Babel join a roster that previously included Patrick Kluivert, Jari Litmanen, and the De Boer brothers.