Eight AZ players have been called up for Jong Oranje by coach Michael Reiziger, as reported by NOS Voetbal. The list includes Lewis Schouten, Twente defender Ruud Nijstad, and Newcastle United's Sean Steur, who are all making their debut for the national team. Schouten, who is 22 years old, is joined by his AZ teammates Ro-Zangelo Daal, Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Dave Kwakman, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, Ayoub Oufkir, and Kees Smit. Lequincio Zeefuik, who is currently on loan at Fortuna Sittard, is also included in the list, although he may not be considered a ninth AZ player. Jong Oranje will play in the upcoming international period, with matches against Norway, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. These are the final qualifying matches for the European Championship in Albania and Serbia. Jong Oranje is currently struggling in the group, with the winner and the best runner-up from each group qualifying for the European Championship, while the other runners-up will play in the playoffs.
Eight AZ players called up for Jong Oranje
Coach Michael Reiziger has called up eight players from AZ for Jong Oranje, according to NOS Voetbal. The list includes Lewis Schouten, Ruud Nijstad, and Sean Steur, who are all making their debut for the national team.
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