Ajax striker Marcos Leonardo addresses goal drought and criticism

Ajax forward Marcos Leonardo has addressed his recent struggles with form and criticism following the team's 2–0 victory against Atalanta in the Conference League. The 23-year-old Brazilian, who joined the club for a reported 20 million euros, has scored only two goals in 13 appearances and has not found the net in his last five matches.

Despite facing scrutiny from former players and pundits regarding his physical conditioning and ability to integrate into the team's playing style, Leonardo remains optimistic. He expressed confidence in his ability to return to scoring, noting that he has already scored over one hundred goals in his career.

During the match against Atalanta, Leonardo started the game but was substituted in the 66th minute. While teammates Tolu Arokodare and Abdellah Ouazzane secured the win with goals, Leonardo emphasized his commitment to hard work to regain his momentum at the club.