AZ Alkmaar's Playoff Hopes Take a Hit: Injury Update and Fitness Concerns

AZ Alkmaar's Coach Provides Injury Update Ahead of Playoffs Alkmaar, Netherlands – AZ Alkmaar's coach addressed the media today, providing an update on the fitness of key players ahead of the upcoming playoffs. He confirmed that both Clasie and Parrot are ready to contribute, stating, "Ja, die zijn klaar om een bijdrage te leveren...die hebben we op tijd kunnen klaarstomen voor de play-offs." However, he cautioned that their match fitness may not be at 100%, suggesting they may not be able to play a full 90 minutes. The coach also revealed that Martins Indi has suffered an injury during training, ruling him out of the upcoming matches. This news will be a blow to AZ Alkmaar, who will need all hands on deck to succeed in the playoffs. The coach's measured tone suggests a pragmatic approach to team selection, balancing the need for experience with the risk of overexerting recovering players.