AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Marco van Basten will not return to his post as AZ Alkmaar coach until mid-September after being given more time to recover from personal and health problems, the Dutch club said on Wednesday.
The 49-year-old Van Basten, former European Footballer of the Year, was given leave last week and missed the 3-1 win at Dordrecht on Saturday. “Marco van Basten is being given longer time by AZ to rest. After a good discussion between the club and coach it has been decided he will stay at home until Sunday, Sept. 14 and after that report back to Alkmaar,” said a statement on the club's website.