Ajax captain Dusan Tadic was left with minor injuries after being targeted by a violent robbery by two men near his home in Amsterdam.
Tadic has become a key player for the Dutch giants since joining them four years ago from Southampton. He has helped them to win three Eredivisie titles in that time, with Ajax again looking well placed to challenge despite the departure of manager Erik ten Hag.
But Tadic's preparations for the new campaign have been hit by a scary blow when he was the victim of a violent crime. According to De Telegraaf, Tadic was met at his house by two armed men, who were wearing helmets.