Rafael van der Vaart is shocked by the level of Anton Gaaei. The analyst is completely dissatisfied with the performance of Ajax's right back in the matches against AZ and FK Bodø/Glimt and states in the program Studio Football of the NOS that the Dane is not at all suitable for the level of Ajax.

“Gaaei… Look, I played football in Denmark, lived and watched a lot of football,†Van der Vaart begins. “But if you get this player… He just can't handle the level. I also think it's possible that he could be replaced. On Thursday I was also ashamed of Ajax against FK Bodø/Glimt by the way.â€

In the 35th minute, Gaaei lost the ball in a very dangerous spot after a corner kick from Ajax. As a result, AZ stormed to Ajax's goal three-on-one. Kenneth Taylor was able to avoid the counter with a sliding slide and burst into anger.

Van 't Schip had seen enough and brought in Ahmetcan Kaplan. Devyne Rensch therefore moved from the center of the defense to the right back spot.

Ibrahim Afellay, also present, does not think it is possible that Gaaei was brought into the side so early and points to other players. “I find it easy to take Gaaei out.”

“He could also have substituted Sutalo. Van ‘t Schip also drafted him himself, and I think at some point you have to protect him from himself.â€

“Gaaei has been taken away before. Then I think: at least wait until half time. It's only ten minutes. But Sutalo is allowed to remain standing, even though he was not allowed to score the goals. And he is one of your biggest purchases,” says Afellay.

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