AZ midfielder Smit sidelined for weeks, misses Netherlands U21 Euro qualifier

The 20-year-old midfielder suffered a groin setback after returning last week and will miss several weeks, including Netherlands U21's Euro qualifier return leg.

AZ midfielder Kees Smit has suffered a setback in his recovery from a groin injury and will be sidelined for several weeks. The 20-year-old had only recently returned to action in last week's Europa League match against Juventus after a month out, but the injury has now recurred.

Smit will miss the Netherlands U21 squad for Tuesday's Euro qualifier return leg against Denmark in Almere. He had already been absent from Friday's 3-0 away win in the first leg of the playoff. This season, injuries have limited Smit to just six league appearances for AZ.