Gullit, a former Ajax player and one of the club's most iconic figures, expressed his disappointment with Leonardo's performance on the Ziggo Sport programme "Rondo". The Dutch legend stated that he felt sorry for the Brazilian when he had an opportunity to score but fell. Gullit also mentioned Tolu Arokodare, a Nigerian forward who has been competing with Leonardo for a spot in the Ajax attack.
Rafael van der Vaart, a former Dutch international, offered a more positive assessment of Leonardo's abilities, suggesting that the Brazilian has the potential to recover and start scoring goals. Van der Vaart attributed Leonardo's frequent falls to a possible physical condition issue and expressed hope that the problem would be resolved soon.