Criticism and praise for Amrabat after eventful Twente clash

Amrabat drew mixed reviews after Ajax's trip to Twente, with pundits debating his work rate and technical ability versus his defensive value.

Sofyan Amrabat's performance in Ajax's match at FC Twente sparked debate among analysts. Theo Janssen criticised the midfielder for overextending himself, suggesting he should limit his involvement in possession play where his technical skills are weaker. 'He works himself to exhaustion trying to help the team, but does too much and ends up in situations he shouldn't,' Janssen said. 'Footballing-wise he's not the best, and he shows little initiative.'

Khalid Boulahrouz countered by emphasising Amrabat's true value to Ajax's midfield, arguing his importance only becomes clear when he's unavailable. 'He's the type of player whose real strength doesn't show up in statistics. People complain about what he can't do, but when he's gone everyone looks for another Amrabat. It was exactly the same with Henderson.'