Heitinga praised Chelsea's performance, saying they were one of the best teams in the Premier League, and that his team's game plan was effective in containing them.

However, the Ajax coach acknowledged that his team struggled to break through Chelsea's defense, and that they made mistakes that cost them goals.

Heitinga also expressed his respect for the commitment and teamwork displayed by his players, and emphasized the need for his team to be more stable and consistent in their performances.

He noted that his team is still in a period of improvement and that they will work hard to build on the positive aspects of their game and learn from their mistakes.