Recently, Dolberg has been showing great form with Ajax, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists in his last 2 appearances, reclaiming the number 9 striker position.

Dolberg appears to have edged out Marcos Leonardo in the internal competition. The Brazilian striker was signed by technical director Jordi Cruyff for €20 million but has not featured in the last two matches. Marcos Leonardo's arrival at the start of this summer nearly forced Dolberg out of Ajax.

After Ajax defeated Willem II 5-1, Dolberg said: "Of course, I was concerned. The club signed two strikers, which made me wonder what the best decision would be."

Dolberg did not feel forced out, but he understood he needed to seriously consider his future. He spoke with head coach Michel Blinds, who said: "He could not give me a direct guarantee." After failed moves to Midtjylland and Lille, Dolberg decided to stay in Amsterdam.

Dolberg said: "In the end, I decided to stay for certain reasons. The reasons don't matter so much. What matters is that I decided to stay because I believe this is the best place for me. I feel I can play an important role. We have a good team, and I believe we can win every competition. I want to be part of that."

Despite the fierce internal competition, Dolberg believes Ajax's squad is stronger than last season. He said: "Many good new players have joined us, and they are all at the right age, experienced, and eager to win here. I think this team has high quality, and I feel good about it. Of course, we still have much to prove and several areas to improve, but the foundation is already there."

Dolberg also specifically mentioned J. Brandt and Toby Alderweireld. He said: "This is the first time I'm playing with J. Brandt, but I like players who always look for the striker first. We still need to build better understanding. Toby is a beast in the penalty area and is an expert at set pieces. We talk about game situations, and I'm still learning a lot from him."

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