Ajax Coach Michel Confronts Oscar Gloukh Over Missed Chances
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Ajax player Oscar Gloukh was confronted by coach Michel after missing scoring opportunities and showing displeasure at being substituted during a 1-1 draw. Dutch media reported the heated exchange, where Michel urged Gloukh to score more. Pundit Kenneth Perez criticized Gloukh's performance and questioned Ajax's transfer strategy, particularly the signings of Gloukh and Marcos Leonardo.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ajax coach Michel confronted Oscar Gloukh for missing scoring chances during a 1-1 draw.
- Gloukh was substituted in the 60th minute and reportedly showed anger on the bench.
- Michel told Gloukh, "Oscar! Two goals! You could have scored two goals!"
- Pundit Kenneth Perez criticized Gloukh's performance and questioned his transfer fee.
- Perez also doubted the signings of Gloukh and Marcos Leonardo for a combined €20 million.
Ajax player Oscar Gloukh found himself at the center of controversy after his team's 1-1 draw against Nijmegen. Gloukh, who was substituted in the 60th minute, reportedly missed several opportunities to score during the match. Following the game, Dutch media revealed a heated exchange between Gloukh and his coach, Michel. According to VI, Gloukh was visibly upset about being substituted, leading Michel to confront him on the bench. "Oscar! Two goals! You could have scored two goals!" Michel reportedly exclaimed, a sharp reaction from the Spanish coach.
Dutch media continued to report on the incident, noting that Gloukh's displeasure was evident and did not go unnoticed by Michel. The coach's direct address to the player was widely discussed.
In response to the events, Dutch pundit and former player Kenneth Perez launched a strong criticism of Gloukh. Perez questioned the decision to sign Gloukh for a reported €11-12 million, or possibly more, and expressed doubt about the transfer's value. He further criticized the club's strategy, questioning the signings of Gloukh and Marcos Leonardo for a combined €20 million given the current demands of professional football in terms of physicality and speed. Perez suggested that signing players like Tolou, who is on loan, would be a more sensible approach, offering a better chance of attracting interest from Premier League clubs.
