Ajax holds Excelsior to a draw as Mokio starts over Amrabat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Ajax played to a 1-1 draw against Excelsior on September 21. Jorthy Mokio was chosen to start in the defensive midfield, taking Sofyan Amrabat's place as Ajax's coach, Michel Sanchez, aimed to counter Excelsior's aggressive play. Amrabat, who joined Ajax this summer, came off the bench in the final 15 minutes. Ajax now sits fifth in the Eredivisie, five points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar after seven matches.
- •Ajax draws 1-1 with Excelsior on September 21.
- •Jorthy Mokio started as defensive midfielder over Sofyan Amrabat.
- •Amrabat joined Ajax on a free transfer this summer.
- •Ajax is currently fifth in the Eredivisie, five points behind AZ Alkmaar.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Revealed: Why Jorthy Mokio Started Instead Of Sofyan Amrabat For Ajax Against Excelsior
"Michel Sanchez has explained why he decided to start Jorthy Mokio as the defensive midfielder instead of Sofyan Amrabat against Excelsior.
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