West Ham opponent has good news before semi-final

West Ham United faces AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final, and it looks like the Dutch team has some good news. Which might be bad news for West Ham. Two of AZ’s key players, Dani de Wit and Jesper Karlsson, who have been out with injuries, are back and ready to play. The two returned in a match against FC Emmen, and their return was met with enthusiasm by fans.

Second leg semi-final tie

The return of these players could be crucial for AZ, as they seek to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg against West Ham. AZ has done well to cope with De Wit's absence so far, with winter signing Sven Mijnans doing an admirable job, but the return of De Wit will provide the team with more physicality and experience. The midfielder was having the best season of his career before his injury, scoring 13 goals in 29 games.

Jesper Karlsson

Karlsson, too, will be an important addition to the team. The Swedish forward has been out of action for some time and was frustrated to watch his teammates lose to West Ham in the first leg. However, he has learned from his mistake of trying to rush back too soon from injury and is now feeling much better. He said that the upcoming match against West Ham will be the most important of his career.

UEFA Europa Conference League

It remains to be seen how much game time these players will get, as coach Pascal Jansen will be cautious about overplaying them, but their return is still a boost for AZ. Karlsson and De Wit are eager to play, and their enthusiasm and hunger could be contagious for the rest of the team. Both players can play a vital rol in their attempt to reach the final. West Ham United fans are already booking their Conference League final tickets calculating these players won’t help AZ on Thursday.