Ajax manager Míchel Sánchez criticized over public support of Marcos Leonardo

Former Ajax striker Wim Kieft has criticized manager Míchel Sánchez for his public interaction with Marcos Leonardo following the player's difficult performance against FC Sion. During the match, Leonardo entered as a substitute for Tolu Arokodare, who scored twice and became a fan favorite. In contrast, Leonardo missed several significant scoring opportunities.

Kieft argued that Sánchez's attempt to encourage Leonardo on the pitch in front of 50,000 fans was counterproductive, suggesting such conversations should be reserved for the locker room to avoid magnifying the striker's struggles. Leonardo, who joined Ajax for nearly twenty million euros, is currently facing pressure due to his lack of goals and adjustment period with the club.