West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar LIVE! Europa Conference League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV today
Standard Sport prediction
The London Stadium came alive for the win over Manchester United, ensuring the club’s full attention can turn to European matters and another special atmosphere can be expected.
That will be difficult for Alkmaar to live with – their task is to keep themselves in the tie heading back to the Netherlands.
West Ham to win, 2-0.
AZ Alkmaar team news
For Alkmaar, key man Vangelis Pavlidis is a doubt in what would be a significant blow, with the forward netting 16 goals so far this season.
However, the visitors may have Bruno Martins Indi back fit.
West Ham team news
Despite Kurt Zouma’s return to training, West Ham boss David Moyes expects tonight’s clash with AZ Alkmaar will come too soon for the defender.
Zouma suffered an ankle injury early in last month’s 4-3 defeat at Crystal Palace and missed games against Manchester United and Manchester City last week.
There were initially concerns that the Frenchman’s season could be over but Zouma returned to training on Tuesday as Moyes prepares his troops for a second successive European semi-final.
“He’s had a day back, so he’s just started back really,” Moyes said. “We’re trying to see how his ankle is and how he’s getting on. Hopefully he’s making good progress.
If Zouma is not yet fit to start, Moyes could name an unchanged side from the one that beat Man United 1-0 on Sunday, save in goal, where Alphonse Areola will return as the regular cup goalkeeper.
Predicted West Ham XI: Areola; Kehrer, Aguerd, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice, Pauqeta; Bowen, Antonio, Benrahma
How to watch West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch through the website or app.
Live blog: Follow all the action right here with us! Malik Ouzia will be providing expert analysis from the ground.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar!
Big, big night for the Hammers, back in a European semi-final and looking to make the most of home advantage in the first leg of this Europa Conference League semi-final tie. Relegation fears have been eased – all eyes on reaching the final in Prague on June 7.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm BST from the London Stadium. Stay with us!
