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Daley Blind nears return to Ajax following injury layoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Daley Blind nears return to Ajax following injury layoff
Summary

Ajax defender Daley Blind is close to returning after two months on the sidelines. Ajax head coach Michel Sanchez confirmed Blind is training individually and may be available to help the team as early as next week. Blind joined Ajax this summer and has previously started in four matches during UEFA Conference League qualifying. His return comes amid a competition for the left centre-back position, mainly against Youri Baas and Dies Janse.

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  • •Daley Blind has not played for Ajax since the match against Shelbourne FC.
  • •Michel Sanchez hopes to have Blind available for selection next week.
  • •Blind joined Ajax this summer after returning from Girona.
  • •Youri Baas has been a regular starter in Blind's absence.
  • •Ajax aims to strengthen their squad depth as the season progresses.
Latest Updates
  • 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Michel Sanchez Provides Injury Update On Ajax Defender Daley Blind
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Michel Sanchez has revealed that Daley Blind is nearing a return to action.

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