AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham LIVE! Europa Conference League game stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction
David Moyes is on the sidelines as West Ham complete the Europa Conference League semi-final away at AZ Alkmaar. The Hammers have not won a European Cup since the 1960s but will secure a place in next month’s final if they avoid defeat in the Netherlands tonight.
A comeback win at the London stadium last week put the Premier League side on duty. Beaten at this point in last year’s Europa League, this Irons side could still make their place in the club’s history books despite some weaker domestic form.
However, Alkmaar is not child’s play. They impressed in east London last week and certainly provided competition for West Ham, with Moyes lamenting some of his side’s sloppy mistakes. With the support of the home fans, the Dutch team hasn’t gotten out of this situation yet. Follow the action with standard sportMalik Ouzia, the dedicated game blog, will provide expert analysis on the spot!
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Andy Carroll attends the pre-game celebrations
The former West Ham striker appears to be enjoying himself in Alkmaar tonight!
David Moyes admits West Ham made ‘stupid decisions’ despite narrow win over AZ Alkmaar
David Moyes was relieved that West Ham had endured a “rough night” and clinched a narrow 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar at the London stadium.
The Hammers would have hoped for the most comfortable 90 minutes of home advantage in the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg, but fell behind in the first half when Tijjani Reijnders’ long-range shot found a way for Alphonse Areola.
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Malik Ouzia at AFAS Stadium
It’s almost like an NBA game as Alkmaar allows their fans to be ‘on the sidelines’ during the warm-up. Large crowds gather just behind the billboards on three sides of the field while we wait for the players.6:57Funnily enough, that courtesy doesn’t extend to travel support.
Malik Ouzia at AFAS Stadium
Pretty much as expected for the West Ham team. The club were always confident that Mikhail Antonio would recover from his calf problem in time and they have succeeded. The only minor questions concerned whether Vladimir Coufal could return directly at right-back or whether Angelo Ogbonna could replace Nayef Aguerd, who is having a poor afternoon at Brentford on Sunday. Ultimately, however, David Moyes remains loyal to the eleven from the first leg.
Confirmed line-up from AZ Alkmaar
Ryan; Sugawara, Beukema, Hatzdiakos, Kerez; Clasie, Reijnders, Mijans; Van Breredoe, Pavlidis, Karlsson
Substitutes: Verhulst, Deen, De Wit, Mihailovic, Lahdo, Bazoer, VanHeusden, Buurmeester, De Wit, Meerdink, Goes
Confirmed West Ham line-up
areola; Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Paqueta, Benrahma, Bowen, Antonio
Substitutes: Fabianksi, Anang, Johnson, Coufal, Fornals, Lanzini, Downes, Cornet, Ings, Ogbonna, Emerson, Muamba
Declan Rice on Arsenal: West Ham have put transfer talks on hold to counter Mikel Arteta’s plans
West Ham are set to postpone talks over Declan Rice’s future until after a possible European final as Arsenal prepare to step up their search for the midfielder.
Rice is widely expected to leave the Hamers this summer as the Gunners, believed to be the favorite to sign the England international, have identified him as their No 1 target.
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David Moyes details West Ham’s summer transfer plans after £170m investment
David Moyes admits West Ham are unlikely to spend as much in the transfer market as they did last summer.
The Hammers invested around £170m in a number of big-name signings at the end of last season, including Italy and Brazil internationals Gianluca Scamacca and Lucas Paqueta.
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West Ham are preparing James Ward-Prowse bid while David Moyes plots a new midfield following Declan Rice’s departure
West Ham are poised to capitalize on Southampton’s relegation with a move from James Ward-Prowse.
David Moyes is a longtime admirer of the England star, who is expected to leave his youth club this summer.
West Ham face a major midfield reshuffle following the expected departure of Declan Rice, Arsenal’s key transfer target.
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