After the practice win at PEC Zwolle (3-1) in Dirskhorn last weekend, AZ left for Epe today for a training camp. Trainer Pascal Jansen has brought 31 players. Owen Wijndal, who is almost certainly leaving for Ajax, is also present.
Because of the transfer troubles with Ajax Wijndal remained sidelined against PEC Zwolle on Saturday. It is expected that the transfer to the national champion for the limited transfer fee of ten million euros will be announced soon. Until then, Wijndal will simply be part of the selection, said Jansen on Saturday when asked. Although there are agreements about his playing in practice matches.
AZ will stay in Epe until Friday and will play a friendly against PAOK Saloniki on Wednesday. The Greeks were way too strong for Go Ahead Eagles last week with 4-0, but then lost 2-1 to FC Groningen.
Selection of players who are on training camp with AZ:
Goalkeepers: Peter Vindahl, Hobie Verhulst, Sem Westerveld, Beau Reus, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro.
Defenders: Yukinari Sugawara, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Bruno Martins Indi, Owen Wijndal, Aslak Witry, Maxim Dekker, Milos Kerkez, Sam Beukema, Mees de Wit.
Midfield: Fredrik Midtsjø, Dani de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Jordy Clasie, Tijjani Reijnders, Zico Buurmeester, Fedde de Jong, Lewis Schouten.
Attackers: Jens Odgaard, Vangelis Pavlidis, Jesper Karlsson, Yusuf Barasi, Håkon Evjen, Jelle Duin, Mayckel Lahdo, Myron van Brederode, Iman Griffith.