AZ remained ‘normal’ in the Netherlands during the winter break (about three weeks). Due to the rainy weather, the Alkmaarders trained in Wijdewormer. However, Martens does not see this as a disadvantage. “The fields are comparable to what you get in the league and in the cup. We could even move to the hall to train indoors, but we didn’t even need that.”
“I expect a PSV that wants to be there immediately,” says the Belgian about Saturday’s opponent. “We will have to be at our best against an eager PSV. It goes without saying that they are the best team.”
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