Thanks to Julian Brandt, others can shine at Ajax: if he drops out, it is immediately a loss

Julian Brandt has significantly impacted Ajax's attacking play since joining from Borussia Dortmund, creating numerous scoring opportunities. His absence due to injury during a match against AZ highlighted Ajax's vulnerability, as they struggled to maintain offensive pressure without him. Despite Brandt's limited forward passes, he excels at finding gaps in defenses, contributing to Ajax's current position in the league. His replacement, Oscar Gloukh, failed to replicate Brandt's effectiveness, leading to Ajax being pushed back defensively. Ultimately, Ajax secured a narrow victory, marking their first win against AZ in over four years, despite the challenges faced after Brandt's injury.