Football
A tirade at halftime and a good hand with substitutions: the Echteld method is a success at AZ
AZ continues to win, even when matches are challenging, as seen on 2026-09-06 in Heerenveen where they overturned a deficit to win 2-3. Coach Leeroy Echteld plays a key role, described as an uncomplicated, almost old-fashioned trainer who rarely complicates matters. However, when his players lose focus, he addresses it directly. Echteld’s approach, including strong halftime talks and effective substitutions, is credited as a major factor in AZ’s ongoing success.
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