Alkmaar boss Van Basten given extended leave

It had been reported in the Dutch media that the legendary former Netherlands striker had been suffering from heart palpitations following the death of his father in July.

The problem forced him to miss Saturday's Eredivisie clash at Dordrecht, and he has now been given leave until September 14 - after AZ's next league fixture against Heerenveen.

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