Míchel steps in at final whistle, tells Leonardo ‘Zit niet goed’

Trainer Míchel Sánchez pulled Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo aside immediately after the final whistle, telling him ‘Zit niet goed’ as the forward stared visibly disappointed. The intervention came straight after Ajax’s 5‑3 win over FC Sion, a result that secured the club’s place in the Conference League group stage.

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Ajax defeated FC Sion 5‑3 on Thursday evening, confirming their participation in the Conference League’s competitive phase. The victory marked a successful European night at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

However, not everyone left the Johan Cruijff Arena with a positive feeling about the Europese avond. Vooral Leonardo experienced a difficult spell, leaving the Brazilian forward visibly unsettled.

The Braziliaanse striker began the match on the bench while fellow forward Tolu Arokodare earned Míchel’s trust and repaid it with two goals. Leonardo was later introduced but failed to make a decisive impact, missing several clear chances.

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Opvallende beelden captured Leonardo’s frustration as he let multiple opportunities slip by. The missed chances seemed to affect his demeanor, reinforcing the sense that something was not right.

Directly after the final whistle, Míchel sought out Leonardo on the pitch and engaged him in a private conversation. During the talk, Míchel emphasized that ‘Zit niet goed’ and urged the forward to reflect on his performance.

Commentator Wytse van der Goot also noted the moment, observing, “You can see from the look in his eyes that it’s not right yet.” He highlighted the Braziliaan’s disappointment as a clear sign of the night’s challenges.