Possible lineups for AZ Alkmaar v West Ham showdown

AZ Alkmaar, who play in the Eredivisie, will host West Ham for the second leg of their Conference League semi-final at the AFAS stadium. The Hammers have a 2-1 aggregate lead thanks to goals scored by Michail Antonio and Said Benrahma in the first leg.

The English side have lost three of their last five matches - against Manchester City, Crystal Palace and Brentford, and won the other two - against Manchester United and AZ Alkmaar. Meanwhile, the Dutch side have won three of their last five games - against RKC Waalwijk, Anderlecht and Emmen.

Ivan Kruzliak will referee the match and Marco Fritz will be the VAR. They will be accompanied by Branislav Hancko (assistant referee), Jan Pozor (assistant referee) and Sven Jablonski (fourth official). The winners of this match will win a ticket to the Conference League final.

AZ Alkmaar possible lineup: Ryan (GK); Sugawara, Beukema, Hatzidiakos, Kerkez; Clasie, Reijnders; Odgaard, Mijnans, Van Brederode; Pavlidis.

West Ham possible lineup: Areola (GK); Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Benrahma; Antonio.

 

May 18, 2023