According to Voetbal International, Kees Smit has recovered from a groin injury and will join AZ's 23-player squad for the match against Sunderland. The 20-year-old midfielder started the first four league matches of this season in the starting lineup for AZ but was injured in late August during the home match against Go Ahead Eagles. Smit missed the Eredivisie matches against SC Heerenveen and Willem II due to his injury.
AZ's 23-player squad, led by trainer Leeroy Echteld, does not contain any surprises, with Smit set to make his return to the team. The match against Sunderland will take place on Wednesday at 21:00 at the Stadium of Light, with French referee Jérémie Pignard in charge.