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Ajax without injured striker Kasper Dolberg against NAC, no timetable for return

Ajax's Kasper Dolberg during the Eredivisie game against PSV
Ajax's Kasper Dolberg during the Eredivisie game against PSVimages/NurPhoto / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg will miss this weekend's Eredivisie match with NAC Breda due to an abdominal injury, according to Dutch media.

The Danish striker injured his abdominal wall whilst taking a shot during last weekend's 2-2 draw against PSV. It's not the first time Dolberg has struggled with his abdominal wall, which kept him sidelined for 13 games during Ajax's 2018/19 season.

According to Voetbal International, Dolberg will miss Saturday's game against NAC Breda. There is no timetable for the Dane's return at this stage, meaning Dolberg could also miss next week's Champions League game against Olympique Marseille.

Ajax's Kasper Dolberg goes down injured in the game against PSV
Ajax's Kasper Dolberg goes down injured in the game against PSVimages/NurPhoto / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Striker shortage

Kasper Dolberg was brought back by Ajax last summer, when the Amsterdam giants paid Anderlecht €11 million for the Danish striker, who had previously played for Ajax between 2015 and 2019.

With Dolberg injured, Ajax hope Wout Weghorst will recover in time for Saturday's game. The Netherlands international picked up an injury after Ajax's 3-1 win over PEC Zwolle and missed last Sunday's derby against PSV.

If Weghorst misses out, Ajax will have to turn to Dutch U19 international Don-Angelo Konadu or midfielder Oscar Gloukh, who filled the role in the second half against PSV and scored the equaliser in the 88th minute.

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