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Fitness expert Verheijen: Ajax's Ziyech and Mazraoui would be irresponsible to fast against Tottenham

Former Wales assistant manager and Dutch fitness coach Raymond Verheijen has advised Ajax duo Hakim Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui to avoid fasting ahead of the return fixture of the Uefa Champions League semi-final clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

The Dutch giants boast a goal advantage and welcome Mauricio Pochettino's side to Amsterdam on Tuesday, in their quest to advance to the final of the elite European competition.

After helping Ajax win the Dutch Cup on Sunday, Ziyech and Mazraoui join Muslims around the world in celebrating the holy month of Ramadan which starts on Monday.