“It is less good news. It is a comparable injury to Denso Kasius. These are boys that we have lost for a longer time,” said the trainer. Kasius underwent ankle surgery earlier this month.
Martens looks back on an international match in which ‘a lot happened’. AZ striker Troy Parrott qualified for the World Cup with Ireland for the first time since 2002 on Sunday by beating Hungary 3-2. Parrott scored all three goals. Before that, he was also decisive with two goals in the World Cup qualifying match against Portugal (2-0).
Special week
“It has been a special week for Troy Parrott. It is great that that has happened for him,” said Martens, who carefully followed the internationals from his team.
“It was unexpected; they weren’t in a good position. His goals and the belief that the Irish team has shown show that a lot is possible in football,” said the coach, who hopes his striker will continue his good form.
The Alkmaarders will play against SC Heerenveen in the thirteenth round of the Premier League on Sunday at 12.15 pm.