Ismael Saibari, an offensive PSV player, scored the first goal in the 2-2 draw against the Ajax, a crucial moment in his career. This season is seen as an opportunity for the Moroccan player to rise to a higher level. Kenneth Perez, ESPN analyst, carefully reviewed the performance of Saibari, noting his excellent fitness and ability to run. However, Perez expressed reservations about the quality of his shots, pointing out a lack of precision and a tendency to disappointment, comparing his unfavorable strike with Brian Brobbey’s.

Perez particularly criticized a moment in the game when Saibari, through a technical action, freed himself against Ricardo Pepi, believing that this demonstrated a level of play close to the Premier League. He stressed, however, that for a good footballer, the ability to shoot is essential, and that Saibari, in this area, does not always meet expectations. Despite these reservations, Perez remains optimistic about the potential of Saibari, recognizing his ability to run with everyone and the opening of modern football, which could help him to cross a level. However, he nuanced this opinion by comparing Saibari with players such as Sergiño Dest, who also had difficulties in winning in large clubs.

Apart from the performance of Saibari, Kenneth Perez also criticized Sergiño Dest’s action, which led to a penalty for the Ajax. Perez described the action as “damage” and expressed surprise at the fact that it was not punished more severely. He pointed out that in other contexts similar actions would be punished more severely, and expressed his misunderstanding of the arbitral award. Kees Kwaakman, for his part, felt that the decision was somewhat excessive, but that it did not elicit negative reactions on the ground.