Tottenham face Ajax in the Champions League this week.
Tottenham were fortunate not to lose to Ajax by more than a single goal last week.
David Neres’ second half strike rebounded back off the post, rather than in, ensuring Tottenham lost only 1-0 rather than by two.
Ajax star Frenkie de Jong believes this can be a positive for the Dutch side heading into the Champions League semi-final second leg.
De Jong told Voetball Primeur: “Perhaps it is better that we have won 0-1 with the thought that we can do much better than with the thought that everything has already been decided.
“Perhaps this keeps us sharp.”
De Jong is heading to Barcelona at the end of the season, with a £65 million deal agreed in January.
He could end up facing his new side in the final, but they have a job to do against Tottenham too.
Spurs scored three goals away to Manchester City in the last round, and Ajax can’t get carried away with their 1-0 lead. De Jong appears acutely aware of this.
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