According to NOS Voetbal, AZ trainer Leeroy Echteld has included Smit in the squad for the match against the 14th-ranked team in the Premier League. Sunderland, who are currently ranked 14th in the Premier League, will host AZ in the Europa League opener. AZ players Brian Brobbey and Robin Roefs are part of the Sunderland team selection. This is the first time in 53 years that Sunderland will compete in a European competition. The Europa League match between AZ and Sunderland will be liveblogged on NOS.nl and in the NOS-app, starting at 21.00 on Wednesday.
AZ hopeful Kees Smit included in Europa League squad
AZ has included Kees Smit in their 23-man squad for the Europa League opener against Sunderland, despite the 20-year-old midfielder missing the last two Eredivisie matches due to a groin injury.
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