\n\nKasper Dolberg is absent through injury as Ajax start their campaign without the Dane. The absence compounds a striking shortage up front after Wout Weghorst’s departure to FC Twente. Ajax manager Míchel is forced to field a makeshift attack against Panathinaikos.

\n\nDon-Angelo Konadu is named as the lone striker in Míchel’s starting eleven. Centre-backs Anton Gaaei and new signing Caio Henrique are also unavailable, leaving the Amsterdam club further depleted.

\n\nAjax will field: Paes; Rosa, Bouwman, Baas, Wijndal; Regeer, Steur, Gloukh; Berghuis, Konadu, Godts. The side is set to use the match as preparation for the European qualifiers.

\n\nMíchel’s side finished last season without a trophy and now face the dual challenge of rebuilding and regaining competitiveness in both domestic and European competitions.",