For AZ coach Pascal Jansen, the meeting against West Ham United in the semi-finals of the Conference League will be extra special. In addition to the fact that it is the first European semi-final for the Alkmaarders since 2005, the trip to England also means a visit to his hometown for Jansen. Fifty years ago, Jansen was born in London. “A very nice place. It feels familiar.”
AZ coach Pascal Jansen about opponent West Ham United – NH News
“It’s just the immediate environment. The fact that you are in England, that is just very familiar to me. The feeling in itself. So when you hear the people and the atmosphere in England, it feels very familiar.”
“It feels very familiar when you put your foot back on English soil”
Last Sunday, Jansen was already in London to see West Ham perform. “I was here for the game against Manchester United. It feels very familiar when you put your foot back on English soil,” said Jansen. “I’m glad I saw that game against Manchester. It was a real Premier League game. So I’ve seen West Ham in good shape. I’ve got an all-round picture of them.”
Mees de Wit
Jansen cannot rely on Dani de Wit, Bruno Martins Indi and Jesper Karlsson tomorrow evening. The trio is injured. In addition, Milos Kerkez has been suspended. Jansen wanted to reveal that Mees de Wit will thus take the position of right back tomorrow evening. Jens Odgaard is also fully available again to play against West Ham United. The Dane was out against Ajax last Saturday with a toe injury.
The game between West Ham United and AZ starts tomorrow evening at 9 p.m. NH Sport is present in London and will keep you informed of all developments before, during and after the game through several articles, videos and a live blog.
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