Ajax Amsterdam's Lasse Schone celebrates his goal against Celtic during their Champions League soccer match at Amsterdam Arena November 6, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam are optimistic that Danish international Lasse Schone will be fit for Tuesday’s Champions League tie in Cyprus against Apoel Nicosia, coach Frank de Boer on Monday. The free-kick specialist has made the difference already for Ajax this season, curling home from a set piece to force a 1-1 draw in the opening group match against Paris St Germain.
The 28-year-old has not played since that Sept. 17 Group F match in Amsterdam after picking up a hamstring strain but De Boer said: "I think there is a 70 percent chance he can start. "He’s taken part in training but if I feel there is a risk of a setback for the injury then I won’t play him," the Ajax coach added.
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