Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar UEFA Europa League Preview: Everything You Need to Know
Régis Le Bris says Sunderland must balance Europe and the Premier League as they open their first continental campaign in 53 years.
- On Wednesday, Sunderland begin their first European campaign in 53 years, hosting Dutch side AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light in their UEFA Europa League league phase opener.
- Head coaches Regis Le Bris and Leeroy Echteld held pre-match press conferences on Tuesday to finalize preparations. Echteld confirmed midfielder Kees Smit is fit to travel with the Alkmaar squad.
- AZ midfielder Jordy Clasie, who played at the Stadium of Light previously, praised Sunderland's home support. "There are lots of other clubs in England, but the Sunderland fans are real fans' fans," Clasie said.
- Former player Fraizer Campbell told BOYLE Sports that Sunderland should prioritize the Premier League over the Europa League. Campbell believes the club must treat European fixtures as "a bonus."
- The Europa League campaign features a challenging league phase schedule for the Black Cats. Regis Le Bris' side will face Milan, Anderlecht, and Dinamo Zagreb among others, aiming to reach the knockout stages.
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There was spectacle, excitement and great celebration at the “Stadium of Light” on Wednesday night, where Sunderland marked their long-awaited return to the European stage after a full 53 years. The English club returned to a European competition for the first time since 1973 and celebrated this historic moment in the best possible way – with a victory. Sunderland, with Granit Xhaka as captain, defeated AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in the first leg of the Eur…
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