Jansen works in a down-to-earth and analytical manner and this will bear fruit in the 2022/23 season. AZ remains undefeated in the competition until the tenth round, until Feyenoord wins 3-1 in Alkmaar. AZ is making a big impression in the Conference League. Lazio is convincingly defeated and Anderlecht is defeated after a thriller in Alkmaar.
The semi-final against West Ham United is his highlight as a coach. In London his team loses 2-1 and at home they also go down 1-0. “A missed opportunity,” Jansen said after the elimination, which was overshadowed by the riots in the stands.
The final dream may have shattered, but Jansen has put himself on the map. He speaks to the British press in perfect English and several times he mentions that working in the Premier League would be a dream. An open application, but it doesn’t get that far. The coach remains at AZ.
Fatal period
In the summer of 2023, Jansen sees his selection expanding further and further. Tijjani Reijnders, Jesper Karlsson, Sam Beukema and Milos Kerkez all leave. The club earned tens of millions, but Jansen had to start rebuilding.
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