AZ and Dnipro-1 have both already qualified for the next round in the Conference League. Still, the two clubs will compete in a direct duel for the group win tomorrow evening. “We have been one group head from game round and it must remain that way.”
In the first meeting between the two clubs AZ won 0-1 against the Ukrainians. Next, Dnipro-1 went unbeaten for eleven games in a row. “What Dnipro is doing nationally and internationally is simply impressive,” said AZ coach Pascal Jansen at the press conference.
stiff Dnipro
Jansen sees a stiff team in Dnipro. The club is leading the league. “What you see is that they continue to achieve a very stable level. I think that is also because of the strategy they use. They continue that. They concede few goals and have a number of guys up front who really need to be watched.” .”
A draw is enough for AZ to secure the group win. However, according to Jansen, it will not just ‘park the bus’. “We always go for the win. That will also be the plan tomorrow. It is nice that we know that we are overwintering. But if we can enter a round further, we have to go for it. We are one group head from the game round and that should also be the case.” stay.”
pavlidis
At AZ Vangelis made Pavlidis against FC Volendam (2-1 win) minutes for the first time in two months. The Greek striker was sidelined with an ankle injury. “He is very happy,” says Jansen. “After the game, he trained well the next day. He is very happy to be there again. He could play half on Thursday. We are not going to look it up in that regard, but it could be.”
The match between AZ and Dnipro-1 starts tomorrow evening at 6.45 pm in Alkmaar. The match can be followed via the social channels of NH Sport. Afterwards, reactions will follow on the website.