Erik ten Hag insists Dortmund is more than just Erling Haaland | OneFootball

Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has reiterated that he feels Borussia Dortmund are still favourites to win Group C but insists that Ajax certainly pose a huge challenge for the Black and Yellow.

Both sides are dominating the group with six points and the winning team would take a massive step toward qualification to the knockout stage.

While ten Hag knows that superstar striker Erling Haaland poses a massive threat, he knows that Dortmund are much more than just one player.

“We don’t play against Erling Haaland, but against Borussia Dortmund. I find it an insult to the other ten players how you speak about Dortmund.

“Borussia Dortmund has an excellent team with a good striker. We don’t have one specific player who has to stop him, we do as a team.

“We have worked out a plan, it is now up to the players to implement it.

“I already said it in the draw; Dortmund is the favourite in this group. As a Dutch club, we need to know our position.

“But I don’t think any club likes to play against Ajax. You feel the appreciation and recognition that Ajax has commanded historically, but certainly also in recent years.

“We are a dark horse that teams respect, although there will always be certain teams that are favourites against Ajax.”

This will be Dortmund’s first trip to the Netherlands since November 2012, when the Germans ran out 4-1 winners against Ajax in the 2012-13 Champions League group stage.