Football
Smit returns to AZ squad for Europa League clash with Sunderland after injury
AZ can field Kees Smit in Wednesday’s Europa League match against Sunderland. The 20-year-old midfielder, who missed the last two Eredivisie games due to a groin injury, has been included in coach Leeroy Echteld’s 23-man traveling squad. Starting status remains unclear, though Smit began every league game this season prior to his injury. AZ faces Premier League’s fourteenth-placed Sunderland in their European debut in 53 years. Teammates Brian Brobbey and Robin Roefs are also selected. The match is covered via live blog on NOS.nl starting at 21:00.
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