Chelsea loanee Bertrand Traore has said that he is not bothered about the widespread criticism he is receiving from Ajax supporters, and that heis only focused on winning.
The 21-year-old forward joined the Dutch side on loan at the start of the season, but Ajax fans have become increasingly frustrated with his lacklustre performances.
The Burkina Faso international has scored seven goals in 27 games in all competitions this season, but he has lacked consistency on the right-wing.
Traorewas substituted on the hour mark in Sunday's game against FC Twente after a relativelyquiet game - which prompted a sarcasticapplause from the fans as he left the pitch.
Bertrand has said that he is unfazed by the reaction of the supporters as his performances continue to be under scrutiny.Goalquote him as saying:"I don't give a shit about side issues like that. I don't want to speak about other people as well.
"Of course we feel tired as a team. We have played a lot of matches this season, so it's logical that your legs are starting to feel that."
With the emergence of 17-year-oldJustin Kluivert(son of former Barcelona playerPatrick Kluivert) and new€13m signingDavid Neres, the pressure is mounting on Bertrand to turn his form around.
Napoli are preparing a summer swoop for #Chelsea youngster Bertrand Traore who is currently on loan at Ajax. [Corriere dello Sport]
Before joining Ajax this year, Traore spent 18 months on loan with fellow Dutch sideVitesse. After participating in Chelsea's pre-season tour, the winger then moved to Amsterdam in search ofmore first-team football.
However, the forwardhas admitted that heis unsure aboutwhat lies ahead after the current season is over.He said:
"My focus on this season is very important. After this season, I will see whatever appears in my path. Right now, I'm not focussed on calls and texts with Chelsea coach Antonio Conte."