Telstar saves AZ after downer on its way to Champions League game | Football

sport">The game replaces the game that AZ wanted to play on Thursday afternoon. However, the meeting with Fortuna Sittard was canceled as a precaution, because a player from the Limburg club had tested positive for the corona virus.

sport">AZ coach Arne Slot regretted the cancellation of the duel with Fortuna. “We were happy that they were willing to play against us at this important stage. But we didn’t want to take any chances. ”

sport">Slot’s wish to find another opponent in the short term was quickly fulfilled. Telstar turned out to be willing to perform in Alkmaar on Friday. AZ is in preparation for the qualifying match in the second qualifying round of the Champions League next Wednesday. AZ will then take on the Czech Viktoria Plzen in Alkmaar.

sport">By the way, Viktoria Plzen has its own problems. Two employees of the club have tested positive for corona. Plzen reports this on social media.

sport">The infected persons are not football players or members of the technical staff of the Czech club. Viktoria Plzen will be testing all staff in the coming days. The two infected employees will not travel to Alkmaar next week.

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