Another terrible news hit Ajax ahead of the clash with Swansea, as the Black Cats have sorrowfully announced…
Ajax had a similar difficulty against Waalwijk for a different reason, having previously been forced into an abandoned and rescheduled tie against reigning champions Feyenoord last game week due to their fans causing disruption during De Klassieker.
Ajax had to end their match against Waalwijk with just over five minutes remaining, behind 3-0 at the break, while they were forced to quit the Feyenoord match.
The cause was a head injury sustained by Waalwijk goalkeeper Vaessen after he collided with Ajax forward Brian Brobbey.
As the game was coming to a close, Vaessen needed CPR and had to be treated on the field to prevent his injury from getting worse.
As the game was coming to a close, Vaessen needed CPR and had to be treated on the field to prevent his injury from getting worse.
Vaessen needed a lot of care on the field.
Because they were afraid for the worst, the teammates formed a screen to protect the goalkeeper from the cameras while he was being treated due to the severity of his injuries.
Vaessen had recovered, according to Waalwijk director Frank van Mosselveld, who informed broadcaster NOS after the game, although he was still unable to recognize his surroundings.
“Etienne was knocked out for a while,” he said. Although our medical team immediately began reanimation, it appears that there was no cardiac issue. When he exited the field, he was once again conscious, although he did
Ajax were leading 3-2 heading into the final six minutes of the match when both sides agreed to abandon the fixture until a later date following Vaessen’s injury.
