AZ does not have good memories of the match against NEC earlier this season. In Nijmegen, the Alkmaarders had little to say and lost 2-1.
Captain Jordy Clasie also received a red card that match. “I wasn’t there,” Echteld says with a knowing smile on his face. At that time, AZ was still led by previous coach Maarten Martens.
Speed up
Since the change of coach at AZ, the team has drawn 1-1 against Excelsior and won 1-0 at Telstar. Echteld notices that his team is growing and becoming more stable. And above all fitter. “We were able to train well this week and increase the pace.”
Last match, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro and Kees Smit were missing due to injuries. They will be present again against NEC. Echteld remains unclear whether his keeper will return under the crossbar or whether Jeroen Zoet will remain the first goalkeeper.
Sven Mijnans, Denso Kasius, Mexx Meerdink and Jordy Clasie are not expected back at AZ for the time being. Although Meerdink is already training on the field again.
AZ – NEC at NH
The AZ – NEC match starts tomorrow at 4:30 PM in Alkmaar. NH Sport will be there and will keep you fully informed via the live blog. Telstar will visit PEC Zwolle at 6.45 pm.
