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AZ vs Hapoel Beer Sheva: lineups

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AZ 25 · 0 points
Hapoel Beer Sheva 18 · 1 points

Predicted lineups AZ vs Hapoel Beer Sheva

AZ 4-2-3-1
28 De Busser
34 de Wit or Chávez
29 Hoedt or Schouten
3 Goes
30 Kasius or Dijkstra
21 Kwakman or Clasie
6 Koopmeiners
11 Daal
14 Stengs or Byskov
7 Patati or Oufkir
9 Meerdink or Kovács

Predicted lineup for AZ: De Busser, de Wit, Hoedt, Goes, Kasius, Kwakman, Koopmeiners, Daal, Stengs, Patati, Meerdink

Hapoel Beer Sheva 4-3-3
1 Marciano
5 Amador or Baltaxa
12 Rotman or Diop
4 Vítor
2 Mizrahi
25 Ventura
28 Yehoshua or Forson
7 Peretz
9 Ahmed
66 Zlatanović or Ugarriza
20 East

Predicted lineup for Hapoel Beer Sheva: Marciano, Amador, Rotman, Vítor, Mizrahi, Ventura, Yehoshua, Peretz, Ahmed, Zlatanović, East

AZ

Leeroy Echteld has confirmed that AZ will make several changes for Thursday's Europa League match against Hapoel Beer Sheva. The head coach wants to manage his players carefully during a demanding run of fixtures and give other squad members opportunities. Following Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Feyenoord, he also stressed the importance of learning from his team's difficult start to that match. Echteld did not reveal which players would be rotated, but no additional injuries have been reported since the weekend. Kees Smit remains sidelined with a groin injury, while Jizz Hornkamp is still recovering.

Changes are particularly possible in defence and midfield. Wesley Hoedt could replace Lewis Schouten, while Mees de Wit and Denso Kasius are alternatives in the full-back positions. Dave Kwakman is an option instead of Jordy Clasie, who was substituted late against Feyenoord. Calvin Stengs completed the full match in Rotterdam, but Valdemar Byskov could be given an opportunity in his place. Weslley Patati, Ayoub Oufkir and Ro-Zangelo Daal are among the attacking options. Mexx Meerdink remains the preferred choice up front, with Bendegúz Kovács providing an alternative.

Hapoel Beer Sheva

Hapoel Beer Sheva have a decision at left-back for Thursday's trip to AZ. Pedro Amador was substituted at half-time against Ironi Tiberias because of muscle tightness, with his fitness still to be assessed, which leaves Matan Baltaxa as the alternative there. Lucas Ventura and Itay Rotman were fit to return from injury on 9 October and both featured in that match. They could be involved again, with Rotman competing with Djibril Diop for a place in defence.

Niv Yehoshua, who missed the match against Ironi Tiberias after starting the previous four, is expected to return. Igor Zlatanović and Adrián Ugarriza are competing for a place up front. Dan Biton remains unavailable with a heart problem, and Yoan Stoyanov is out of the squad.

Injuries and suspensions

AZ

  • Hobie Verhulst Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Jizz Hornkamp Injury Unavailable
  • Kees Smit Injury Unavailable
  • Stije Resink Back in training Unavailable

Hapoel Beer Sheva

  • Dan Biton Heart problems Unavailable
  • Yoan Stoyanov Not in the squad Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

AZ

  1. Ro-Zangelo Daal 4 goals 0 assists
  2. Mexx Meerdink 3 goals 2 assists
  3. Mateo Chávez 1 goals 3 assists
  4. Calvin Stengs 1 goals 2 assists
  5. Ayoub Oufkir 2 goals 0 assists

Hapoel Beer Sheva

No goals or assists yet.

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

AZ

Player Starts Min. Form
Jari De Busser 5/5 453 mixed
Wouter Goes 5/5 453 strong
Peer Koopmeiners 5/5 453 strong
Lewis Schouten 5/5 443 solid
Mexx Meerdink 5/5 412 strong
Elijah Dijkstra 5/5 408 solid
Mateo Chávez 5/5 408 mixed
Ro-Zangelo Daal 5/5 401 solid

Hapoel Beer Sheva

Player Starts Min. Form
Ofir Marciano 5/5 450 strong
Niv Yehoshua 4/4 360 solid
Pedro Amador 5/5 339 strong
Guy Mizrahi 4/4 312 solid
Amankwah Forson 3/5 294 strong
Javon East 3/4 273 mixed
Miguel Vítor 3/4 239 solid
Djibril Diop 2/3 225 solid

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for AZ vs Hapoel Beer Sheva be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for AZ against Hapoel Beer Sheva?

AZ are without Hobie Verhulst (not in the squad), Jizz Hornkamp (injury), Kees Smit (injury) and Stije Resink (back in training).

Who is unavailable for Hapoel Beer Sheva against AZ?

Hapoel Beer Sheva are without Dan Biton (heart problems) and Yoan Stoyanov (not in the squad).

What formation do AZ play?

AZ have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do Hapoel Beer Sheva play?

Hapoel Beer Sheva have used a 4-3-3 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

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