Ajax’s Loss to SL Benfica: A Glimpse of Hope in Rayane Bounida

On Tuesday evening, Ajax faced a disappointing 0-2 defeat against SL Benfica. However, one positive takeaway from the match was the performance of right winger Rayane Bounida, a sentiment echoed by analyst and former coach Mark van Bommel during his commentary on Ziggo Sport.

“It’s unfortunate for Bounida, truly unfortunate. He is a player who can thrive in a well-functioning team. If you were to place Bounida in the current PSV lineup, he would seamlessly integrate and perform well. People would undoubtedly remark, ‘Wow, he is really good…’ This is evident now; he is indeed a bright spot in the game,” Van Bommel stated.