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- Sunderland AFC will open its Europa League campaign against AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night.
- The match at the Stadium of Light anticipates nearly 49,000 spectators.
- Captain Granit Xhaka said the dressing-room energy will help Sunderland go far.
- Manager Régis Le Bris said the squad earned its place and will fight on both fronts.