According to VoetbalPrimeur, Bouwman was one of the better players for Ajax against Telstar, but he gave away a big chance due to a slip-up. The defender has acknowledged that he needs to work on eliminating these mistakes, saying "Die missertjes moeten er nog uit. Zo'n fout levert meteen een grote kans op" (Those mistakes need to be cut out. Such a mistake immediately leads to a big chance). He attributes the mistake to misjudging a situation, rather than a lack of concentration or underestimating the opponent.
Bouwman has also addressed the transfer speculation surrounding him, stating that he doesn't concern himself with the rumors. Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff is still searching for an additional right central defender, but Bouwman is focused on giving his best every week.
Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez has expressed his satisfaction with Bouwman's performances, and the two have had several meetings to discuss the defender's game. Sánchez has emphasized the importance of maintaining a high tempo and being proactive on the pitch, and Bouwman has been working on implementing these strategies.