FC Groningen defender Thijmen Blokzijl was heavily criticized by analyst Kenneth Perez after the match against Ajax. The Dane called Blokzijl unfit for top football after his performance in the match.
What happened?
Blokzijl had a tough time against Ajax striker Mika Godts, who ran past him and then beat goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen with a clever passing move.
How did Perez react?
Perez was very critical of Blokzijl's performance and called him unfit for top football. He said: 'If you get beaten like that, over such a long distance, then you're actually not suited for top football'.
What are the consequences for FC Groningen?
FC Groningen finally managed to win again this weekend, with a 0-2 away win against Excelsior. The last win of Lukkien's team dated back to the end of October, against Fortuna Sittard. Despite the disappointing results, the Groningers are still in a respectable sixth place.
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| end of October | FC Groningen - Fortuna Sittard | 2-1 |
| this weekend | Excelsior - FC Groningen | 0-2 |
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