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Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg out for season with knee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg out for season with knee injury

Summary

Ajax faces a setback as striker Kasper Dolberg will miss the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury sustained while on international duty with Denmark. Following successful surgery in Amsterdam, Dolberg will now enter a rehabilitation phase. The 29-year-old had contributed three goals and three assists across nine games this season. With Dolberg sidelined, Ajax is expected to give increased playing time to Wolves loanee Tolu Arokodare, who has made a strong start at the club with six goals in nine appearances. Arokodare could play a pivotal role as Ajax aims for success in the Eredivisie this season.

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•Kasper Dolberg's knee injury occurred during international duty.
•Successful surgery has been performed; rehabilitation is underway.
•Dolberg scored three goals and three assists in nine games this season.
•Tolu Arokodare is expected to fill the void left by Dolberg.
•Arokodare has scored six goals in nine matches for Ajax.

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Ajax have been dealt a blow with the news that Danish striker Kasper Dolberg will be out for the rest of the season. Dolberg suffered a serious knee injury while on international duty with Denmark and...
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