Ko Itakura Injury: Forced off with pain

Itakura (undisclosed) was forced off in pain of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Mexico in a friendly game, according to The Chosun Daily.

Itakura was forced off in the 60th minute of Saturday's clash against Mexico after suffering an undisclosed injury. The center-back will likely be assessed once back in Amsterdam to determine the extent of the issue. That said, this is a blow for Ajax since the injury comes only 10 days before the first Champions League clash against Inter Milan, and a potential absence of Itakura would force a change in the starting XI with Josip Sutalo likely replacing him in the backline.