Oscar Gloukh came under intense scrutiny from Ajax supporters during the first half of the club's clash against PSV Eindhoven, with the Israeli winger's performance on the left flank drawing widespread criticism. Despite earning another starting opportunity in a high-stakes Eredivisie encounter, Gloukh struggled to impose himself and made a glaring defensive mistake that had fans demanding his immediate removal from the pitch.
The 27th minute proved pivotal when Gloukh allowed Sergiño Dest to drift past him with minimal resistance, gifting PSV a clear attacking opportunity. Guus Til seized the space but blazed his effort over the bar, sparing Ajax immediate punishment. ESPN's Vincent Schildkamp highlighted the moment as symptomatic of deeper issues, noting that Gloukh appeared to surrender defensively rather than compete. "Gloukh is basically just giving up and gesturing to his team-mates: 'Yeah, I'm not going to get there any more. You have to sort it out,'" the commentator observed, adding that the winger simply lacked the physical stamina to track Dest consistently throughout the match.
Fans Call for Ouazane to Replace Struggling Gloukh
Ajax's support showed little patience with Gloukh's struggles, particularly given his inconsistent recent form. Social media erupted with demands for a substitution, with one supporter labelling the display "truly disgraceful" and another declaring him among the worst players ever to wear an Ajax shirt. The frustration was magnified by the availability of Abdellah Ouazane, a 17-year-old academy prospect who has impressed in recent weeks and offered an energetic alternative on the wing.
Ouazane's exclusion became the focal point of fan discontent, with many viewing the teenager as a far superior option. "Why isn't Ouazane playing? He is five times the player Gloukh is," wrote one commentator, while another implored the coaching staff to "get Ouazane on" immediately. The gap between Gloukh's experience and output versus the emerging talent's hunger and defensive commitment underscored a broader debate about squad rotation and player development at the Amsterdam club. With the match finely balanced at the interval, pressure mounted on Ajax's coaching staff to make tactical adjustments, particularly addressing the left-wing vulnerability that PSV had already begun to exploit.
