The North Holland cup clash of AZ against Ajax is very much alive in Alkmaar and surroundings. Trainer Pascal Jansen thinks that his team is also just a bit more eager than the team from Amsterdam. “Ajax may think it will go smoothly tomorrow, we absolutely do not.”
AZ is more eager than Ajax thinks Pascal Jansen
It is still the question whether Jansen can have a fit selection. Jordy Clasie and Fredrik Midtsjø are still doubtful for the squatter against Ajax. “Both players have minor complaints and one of the two is really a question mark for tomorrow.” The trainer did not want to reveal who it is.
Form
AZ is working on a great series. The Alkmaarders have been unbeaten for eighteen games in a row. Given the quality and experience, Ajax is the favorite for tomorrow, but Erik ten Hag’s team has been doing a little less in the last few matches. For example, the team from Amsterdam lost 2-1 to PhD student Go Ahead Eagles last weekend in an embarrassing way.
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Pascal Jansen about the current form of Ajax – NH Nieuws
AZ’s good performance is largely due to the Alkmaar left side. The tandem Owen Wijndal and Jesper Karlsson is threatening and provides many goals and assists. The Swedish attacker has already scored eleven times in the competition and provided seven assists. As a left back, Wijndal found the net once and was the principal eight times.
unrest
Earlier today Ajax coach Erik ten Hag indicated that Owen Wijndal is on their list. According to Jansen, that is a game from the Amsterdam camp and they want to create some unrest shortly before the North Holland cup cracker. “We don’t lose sleep over that.”
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Ajax wants to cause unrest with interest in Wijndal according to Pascal Jansen
AZ will start the semi-final of the KNVB Cup with Wijndal tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. You can follow the game live on NH Radio. The sports broadcast starts at 7 p.m.
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