Recent content by VanBasten

It pains me to say this but he just isn't good enough for United and the Premier League. Many of us here at Ajax already questioned his ability to play at a higher level before United made its move.

He is also useless if he doesn't have space in front of him to run into. I can't see him fitting Ten Hag's preferable play.

Gakpo has a record of underperformance in European matches. Basically, whenever PSV went against stronger opponents, his strengths that excelled in the Eredivisie suddenly became non-existent. It is far too early to judge him while he is trying to adapt to the Premier League (similar to...

The Spartans were crushed though by the Persians at Thermopolyae, their king Leonidas killed in battle and with Athens eventually being sacked. Hardly a inspiring tale. :smirk:

Even PSV fans are calling for him to be subbed. He plays a very poor game.

Why on earth would United want to buy an unproven player who doesn't perform in big matches and plays with blinders on? I don't get it.

There is a great expression in Japanese that characterizes what happened tonight under leadership of Ten Hag: Kishi Kaisei "To come out of a desperate situation and make a complete return in one sudden burst".

Played like a mad Tasmanian Devil. Could give light to an entire city with the energy he gives. Superb.

The Beast. The Butcher. The Terminator. The Punisher. Terrific performance.

Disagree. He would completely transform United with his style of play.

Marin as well.

I just don't understand. I mean, I can relate to love playing for a club like Barca with its genetic link to Cruyffian offensive football and the enjoyable living conditions of its city and the Mediterranean culture/region as a whole. But why would you subject yourself to the kind of...

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people here who expect Ten Hag to perform miracles by instantly turning a battered and inadequate squad into Cruyff's dream team. Considering the fact that Ten Hag's system takes time to develop and book results - as proven by his previous stints at Utrecht...

It takes time before Ten Hag's system is effectively implemented. Was the same at Utrecht and Ajax. So I hope the fans will go easy on him as he forms his style of play in the squad.

Ziyech was born and raised in the Netherlands and got the Dutch nationality.