Brighton v Ajax: Follow the Europa League build-up

The Seagulls are back at home this week for Thursday’s match against Ajax.

RDZ, Veltman, Maduro - and Hans Kraay. Some eve-of-match audio after a busy day of press conferences, training and interviews. #bhafc https://t.co/ztsXqDaHQb

— Brian Owen (@Brian__Owen) October 25, 2023

The build-up to what should be a big night at the Amex is under way and we will be publishing a series of stories and audios to build up to what looks a pivotal match for the Seagulls.

Pieces to look out for include.

• Exclusive -  a 1980s Albion cult hero from Holland tells us all about the Dutch giants and what life is like for an under-pressure Ajax boss.
• Joel Veltman speaks at length about growing up with Ajax and now facing his old club.
• Billy Gilmour on Europa League, Premier League and that first Scotland goal.
• Turmoil at Ajax as they part company with head coach.
• How fans see the troublesome left-back berth.
• The all-important referee and VAR appointments.
• Albion’s eve-of-match training session and Roberto De Zerbi’s press conference.
• Eve-of-match update from the Ajax camp
• Our live blog on Thursday, including all the build-up, team news and the action.

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