We have two CL spots, but only the league winners go directly into the CL. Second place earns a spot in the qualifying rounds, so I guess Ajax could reach the group stages anyway, but I'd simply rather see Ajax directly into the CL.
On the other hand, I give Ajax a better chance of reaching it through the qualifying rounds than Twente, a much better chance, so it might be better. Oh well, either way works I guess.
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Vertonghen is good, but I don't quite rate him as highly as alot of people seem to do. I just don't think he's strong enough yet, even though many compare him to Vermaelen, I don't think he's reached that level yet. He's really good with the ball at his feet though, which should obviously count for something. I always think of that game where Amauri scored against Ajax twice, he was absolutely clueless. I have to say I've only seen a handful of Ajax games completely over the past months though.
I have to add that I never imagined Vermaelen would step up like he did on that level in the EPL either though, and Ajax usually have a good eye for talent.