Ajax Midfielder Oscar Gloukh Faces Potential Bench Role

Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh's starting position at Ajax is uncertain ahead of the team's upcoming away match against Fortuna Sittard. Gloukh has started all four of Ajax's league games this season, contributing one assist in a 4-0 victory over Telstar. However, following a 3-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the previous round, Gloukh received criticism in the Dutch media for his performance on the left wing, with reports suggesting he failed to convince. This has raised questions about his continued place in the starting eleven.

Despite the criticism, Gloukh is not solely to blame, as other attacking midfielders and wingers for Ajax have also struggled to impress this season. Uncertainty also surrounds Ajax's overall starting lineup for the Fortuna Sittard match, with some predictions including Gloukh and others listing him as a substitute.

If Gloukh is benched, 17-year-old Moroccan-Dutch midfielder Amad Diallo Traoré could potentially take his place. This would mark the first time this season Gloukh might lose his starting spot after featuring in every league game so far.