Bram van Polen criticises Óscar García after Ajax 1-2 loss to Utrecht

Ajax suffered a 1-2 defeat to FC Utrecht last week. Former Ajax player Bram van Polen said he has no good word for coach Óscar García after the coach’s explosive statements about the squad. The loss was recorded in Amsterdam, where Ajax hosted FC Utrecht. The final score left the home side trailing by a single goal. Óscar García delivered remarks that described the Ajax players as lacking quality. His comments were characterised as explosive by observers.

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Bram van Polen responded by condemning García’s remarks. He stated that he has nothing positive to say about the coach’s statements. Van Polen accused García of pushing the responsibility for the sub‑par performance onto the players. He suggested the coach was avoiding accountability for the defeat. The exchange highlights a growing tension within the club after the loss. Ajax will need to restore unity before its next fixture.