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Babel slammed by Ajax manager Ten Hag for mimicking opponents in Europa League loss

The Dutchman grew frustrated with his opponents going to ground too easily and ended up mimicking their attempts to feign injury

Erik ten Hag admits he expected more from Ryan Babel after the winger let his frustration get the better of him in Ajax's 2-0 loss to Getafe in Thursday's Europa League tie.

Last season's Champions League semi-finalists Ajax named a strong side that included Donny van de Beek, Dusan Tadic and new Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech but registered just two shots, neither of those on target.