Ajax’s Remko Pasveer Faces Intense Criticism After Defeat to Excelsior

omidbasir- Ajax suffered a setback on Saturday, losing 1-2 to Excelsior. Goalkeeper Remko Pasveer’s performance, particularly during the two goals conceded, has drawn sharp criticism from various sources. Valentijn Driessen has urged Fred Grim to intervene immediately and replace Pasveer in the lineup.

In the podcast KieftJansenEgmondGijp, analysts Wim Kieft and René van der Gijp expressed their skepticism regarding Pasveer’s capabilities. Van der Gijp remarked, “Did you think he was standing on the wrong foot? At 42, he should be offering solid leadership to the defense.” He further questioned Pasveer’s agility, jokingly suggesting that the goalkeeper seemed hesitant to dive for the ball.

Kenneth Perez, commenting for ESPN, was equally perplexed by Pasveer’s actions, stating, “What was he thinking? I’ve never seen a goalkeeper approach a shot from that distance with his feet. At 300, you would still dive, right?” Many Ajax fans echoed this sentiment on social media, with one stating, “If Pasveer is truly as communicative as claimed, perhaps he should be positioned behind the goal with a megaphone, but he should not be in goal anymore. It’s embarrassing.”