Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has explained Mohammed Kudus' absence from Thursday's Eredivisie clash with FC Twente, confirming it was only a precautionary measure.
After making his return from a three-month lay-off against PSV on Sunday, the Ghana international was surprisingly missing from the Lancers' matchday squad for the Twente clash.
His absence generated a lot of speculation, with many suggesting a possible relapse on his journey to regaining full match fitness.
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“[David] Neres is not ready to play yet. For Kudus, this game was too soon after the last one.