The competition phase of the Conference League is within reach for AZ. With a margin of two, it has to do the job in -house against Levski Sofia. In Sofia, AZ already assured itself of a good starting position last week. Thanks to goals from Troy Parrott and Ibrahim Sadiq, it won 2-0.
Doubt Parrott
The players of AZ have given extra time for this game. The KNVB had given AZ permission to be free the weekend. Sven Mijnans, who was missing in Bulgaria, is again in the competition selection. Troy Parrott is another question mark. He had a ‘moment’ for the training and is still waiting for the green light of the medical staff.
If AZ manages to qualify for the competition phase of the Conference League, it will play at least six European games up to the winter break. Of the 32 teams, the Top-24 qualifies for the second round. If AZ ends with the best eight, it skips the interim round.
AZ will play at home against Levski Sofia tomorrow at 7.30 pm. The competition can be followed live via our live blog on nhsport.nl. Due to the death of Theo Vonk, AZ plays with mourning tires and a minute of silence is held beforehand.