Karim El Ahmadi and Arnold Bruggink have expressed their disappointment with Ajax's performance in their match against AZ. According to El Ahmadi, Ajax's inability to press effectively is a major issue. He points out that Tolu Arokodare and Julian Brandt do not press well, leaving Jorthy Mokio to press by himself. This causes a domino effect, resulting in large distances between players.
El Ahmadi also criticises the energy levels of the team, stating that they are not comparable to PSV's performance against Feyenoord. Bruggink agrees with El Ahmadi, highlighting the importance of energy in modern football. He praises Youri Baas for his dribbling skills, which allowed Julian Brandt to break free and create scoring opportunities.
Youri Baas started the scoring for Ajax by dribbling past AZ's formation, freeing Julian Brandt in the process. However, Bruggink also criticises Ajax's inability to create chances without the ball, stating that they are not a threat to their opponents.