Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder says they go to Champions League opponents Liverpool full of confidence.
Schreuder does not believe Liverpool have an advantage despite not playing at the weekend.
“We have continued the line of the home game against Rangers," Schreuder said after Saturday's 5-0 win against Heerenveen. “Especially the way we are on the field: the energy, the fun we radiate and the hunger to keep going when we score.
"We expected a difficult start against Heerenveen, they have a good organisation. If you score early, that's quite a knock. That 2-0 over it gave a good feeling. We ran into problems a few times due to counters, but the second half went according to plan. Then you can also switch.
“Off to Liverpool, I would say. I don't know how they are now, but I don't think it's a big disadvantage that they don't play a game this weekend."