Shelbourne are 5th in the Premier Division, with 34 points from 26 games, and are 20 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. They have scored 36 goals and conceded 38 this season. Their recent form has been poor, with five consecutive losses. They face Ajax in their next fixture, a Conference League tie, on August 13th.
What happened?
Ajax's Steven Berghuis was absent from training on Wednesday, with the reason for his absence unclear. He has started every Ajax game this season and has been a key player for the team.
Why it matters for Shelbourne
Shelbourne's chances of progressing in the Conference League are already slim, and the loss of Berghuis would be a significant blow. The team will need to regroup and focus on their next fixture, which is against Ajax.
What comes next?
Shelbourne will face Ajax in their next fixture, a Conference League tie, on August 13th. The team will need to regroup and focus on their next game, and hope that Berghuis will be fit to play.
The article mentions that Josip Sutalo and Rayane Bounida are also still absent from training, and that Sutalo did not return fit from the World Cup, while Bounida needs another two weeks to get up to speed. The article also mentions that Ajax won the first leg 3-1 and that Shelbourne will face FC Noah or FC Sion in the play-offs for the main tournament if they progress past the third qualifying round.
