According to Kenneth Perez, the Ajax substitutes lack quality. The analyst believes that Devyne Rensch is in a huge form dip, while Perr Schuurs and Nicolás Tagliafico were also unable to convince him during the 2-3 win against SC Cambuur. “You often hear that Ajax has a bench from here to Tokyo of quality, but that may not be entirely true,” said Perez.
“The decline in the first half to the second half was of course very large and Ajax has of course fallen into a dip anyway,” says Perez on Sunday evening. This was the Weekend† “Maybe you can’t completely separate it from the substitutions of some players. It is striking that Onana, who is a better goalkeeper than Pasveer, has conceded so many goals. Then you might say, “Yeah, he’s a better goalkeeper.” But maybe Pasveer puts it down better, so there are no problems in advance.”
Players who can count on few minutes this season and who were given the chance to show themselves against Cambuur, could not appeal to Perez. “Rensch is in a huge form dip, if he has to play, uncertainty is the best,” said the analyst. “He plays very poorly. Tagliafico had a chance in the starting line-up, but that didn’t work out very well either. We saw Schuurs, he was very insecure. You often hear that Ajax has a bank from here to Tokyo with quality, but that may not be entirely true.” According to Perez, however, it is logical that the players who receive less attention do not reach the desired level. “Those guys don’t play much. It’s also a lot to ask if you haven’t played for four or five weeks and have to get into the team and go along with the level.
“It’s just very difficult, because where does Tagliafico make if he doesn’t play?” Perez continues. “He then falls lately, but has not played for a long time before that, not even at Jong Ajax. Of course, Onana hasn’t played for a long time either. It’s funny to see that we all think Onana is a better keeper than Pasveer, but Pasveer has really done an excellent job and concedes few goals. However, Perez was impressed by Brian Brobbey, who came in as a substitute in the 85th minute. “Brobbey came in really well. He should have made that header, but he is not a good header. He was on the ball and he turns away. Something is happening. It’s an improvement over when you have to put Danilo in.”