Speaking to De Telegraaf newspaper, a spokesperson for Ajax said the players will have freedom to choose if they will fast on Wednesday but tjhat they would have to clear it with the coaching and medical staff if they opt do so. During this period, most Muslims don’t drink or eat from dawn until dusk, and professional Muslim athletes are generally expected to comply with the rule as well. Ramadan 2019 began on Sunday, May 5 and lasts for 30 days. As one Ajax player, Noussair Mazraoui, said he plans to fast for Ramadan on Wednesday, the club's physio has said it is "totally irresponsible" to do so.Īhead of their Champions League semi-final tie against Tottenham on Wednesday, Ajax are awaiting to see if three of their Muslim players, Noussair Mazraoui, Hakim Ziyech and Zakaria Labyad, will choose to adhere to Ramadan fasting on match day.
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