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AZ goalkeepers Schouten and Goes ready for Sunderland match against Brobbey: 'We hype each other up'

AZ Alkmaar defenders Lewis Schouten and Wouter Goes, both aged 22, are preparing for their Europa League clash against Sunderland, featuring former Ajax striker Bryan Brobbey. The duo, reconnected after Schouten's loan spell at Excelsior, praise their seamless communication and mutual support developed through years in AZ's youth academy. They remain confident as AZ stays undefeated in the Eredivisie. Both players anticipate a challenging atmosphere at Sunderland, drawing parallels to past intense matches, while emphasizing their tactical understanding and readiness to handle the high stakes of European competition.
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