AZ has confirmed the departure of Sven Mijnans, with the club now looking to replace the creative midfielder. According to VoetbalPrimeur, Andy van der Meijde has been discussing the team's creative needs with Ro-Zangelo Daal. Daal has suggested Calvin Stengs and Kees Smit as potential replacements for Mijnans. Van der Meijde has also praised the qualities of AZ's current squad, stating that they are a "very nice team" but that their striker, Mexx Meerdink, is not contributing much. Meerdink has been defended by Daal, who describes him as a "good player". Van der Meijde has a personal history with Meerdink, having known him since he was a young player. He has jokingly referred to Meerdink as a "small rotzak" due to his tendency to try and show off with panna shots. The club will now look to Stengs and Smit to provide the creative spark in Mijnans' absence.