"AZ Alkmaar Starting with the hosts, putting in what was a dominant European performance last week as they stormed their way to an empathic 3-0 victory against Drita, AZ Alkmaar will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Getting their group stage finale underway on Thursday night sat just one-point adrift of skyrocketing their way into the top-eight, Maarten Martens' men will feel that they have been handed a golden opportunity in midweek."
"Not featuring since the end of September and still dealing with a long-term knee injury, AZ Alkmaar will once again be without veteran midfielder Jordi Classie on Thursday night. Likewise, academy graduate Mexx Meerdink remains on the sidelines with a groin issue. Continuing on what has been a sensational free-scoring run this season and reportedly attracting plenty of Premier League interest, Ireland international Troy Parrott will spearhead Alkmaar's charge. One-time Benfica youngster Penetra will start at the heart of Martens' defence in midweek."
AZ Alkmaar will host Jagiellonia in the Europa Conference League group stage finale with AZ one point behind the top-eight and aiming to capitalize on strong home form. Alkmaar produced a dominant 3-0 win over Drita and a recent 2-0 victory against Shelbourne, suffering just one home defeat since April. Jordi Classie remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury and Mexx Meerdink is out with a groin problem. Troy Parrott spearheads a free-scoring attack while Penetra anchors the defense. Jagiellonia arrive winless in recent matches and dropped a 1-1 draw at Motor Lubin.
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