ARITZ ELUSTONDO NEWS

Will be an option for Saturday Elustondo (undisclosed) will be an option for Saturday's match versus Real Madrid, confirmed manager Imanol Alguacil.

Impact Elustondo was able to use the international break to recover from his injury and will be an option for Real Sociedad again. Igor Zubelida had been taking over his starting center back position and will have to work to earn it back ahead of the big clash versus Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Elustondo is out for Wednesday's match due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Imanol Alguacil, per Oscar Badallo of Marca.

Impact Elustondo is missing out on Wednesday despite no previous notice of an injury, as he has been left off the squad list due to undisclosed issues. This will force a change, as he is a regular starter, with Jon Martin and Igor Zubeldia likely the pairing in the middle of the defense while Elustondo is out. No timeline is in place for a return for the defender, likely missing out until after the international break.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench role Elustondo (toe) is on the bench for Friday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Elustondo makes his return to the team sheet Friday, coming back following a nine-match absence due to struggles in his toe. The defender should be expected to remain in a bench role, as he has only started six times all season, mainly providing in a rotational role.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

'Makes squad list Elustondo (toe) is an option for Friday's match against Cadiz, as he is on the squad list for the match.

Impact Elustondo could make his return to play Friday, as he is on the squad list following a toe injury that caused him to miss the club's past nine matches. The club will be happy to add depth back to the team if he is chosen for the team sheet Friday, although he will most likely reside on the bench, as he plays in more of a rotational role, only starting in six of his 15 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shelved Elustondo (toe) is out for Saturday's match against Granada.

Impact Elustondo is still yet to make his return to play, continuing on the sidelines for a ninth straight match following a toe injury. The defender will now hope to get back on the field in the club's next contest against Cadiz on Friday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Elustando (toe) is not an option for Tuesday's UCL match against PSG after being left out of the squad list.

Impact Elustando will miss both legs of the club's UCL round of 16 clash against PSG, now missing his eighth straight match due to a toe issue. The defender will now look ahead to Saturday's match against Granada for a return, although he will most likely mainly serve off the bench once he is back healthy.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Elustondo (toe) was not selected for Friday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Elustondo will continue as out for another contest, now missing the sixth straight match after not being named to the squad list. Luckily for the club, his absence won't take much of an effect, as he has mainly served in a rotational role this season, appearing only nine times in league play all season. He should still be considered ready to return at any time, as he will hope that comes next weekend against Sevilla on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus PSG Elustondo (toe) will not be available for Wednesday's UCL clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Elustondo has already been out of action for three matches due to his lingering toe problem. Even prior to getting hurt, the defender was seeing limited minutes, having last featured Dec. 9 versus Villarreal. At this point, Elustondo figures to be a long shot to return to fitness ahead of Sunday's matchup with Mallorca as well.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not included in squad list Elustondo (toe) is not in the squad list to face Osasuna on Saturday.

Impact Elustondo has been dealing with a toe injury over the last few weeks and hasn't played since coming off the bench against Celta Vigo on Jan. 20, which isn't great considering all the other injuries the team has on the defensive end. Elustondo's next chance to feature will come against PSG in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, but if that game comes too soon for him, then he'd target the Feb. 18 match against Mallorca as another potential return date.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Battling toe injury Elustondo will miss Saturday's match against Vallecano with an ongoing toe injury, confirmed manager Imanol Alguacil. "It's his toe, these last few games he's played undercover unt...

Impact It's not a great update from Alguacil and it could mean weeks on the sideline for Elustondo. Sociedad are losing one full-back every day at this rate and the absence of Elustondo only adds to that. While he hasn't been a regular this season, new injuries to Aihen Munoz and Kierney Tierney only add to the problems on the back line.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Athletic Elustondo (undisclosed) has been named in the squad to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Impact Elustondo didn't play against Alaves on Jan. 2, but he did feature off the bench in the Copa del Rey tie against Malaga on Jan. 7, so his availability for this matchup has never been in question. That said, it's unclear whether Elustondo will start or come off the bench in this Basque derby, as he's bounced around between both roles in the current campaign.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Tuesday Elustondo (undisclosed) is not an option for Tuesday's match against Deportivo Alaves, having been left out of the traveling squad.

Impact Elustondo will be missing his first match with his most recent injury, not being an option against Alaves after going down injured in the 11th minute of the club's last contest against Cadiz. He has played more of a rotational role this season, so his absence shouldn't affect too much in the squad, but he will still hope to return for their match on Jan. 13 against Athletic.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Thursday Elustondo was forced off in the second half of Thursday's 0-0 draw with Cadiz due to injury.

Impact Elustondo replaced the also injured Hamari Traore in the 69th minute before himself needing to come off in the 80th minute. The defender has nearly two weeks to recover before Sociedad's next fixture with AIhen Munoz replacing him Thursday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creative against Almeria Elustondo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Almeria.

Impact Elustondo created his first two chances of the season against Almeria, one of which was an assist for Martin Zubimendi's late goal. Igor Zubeldia'a return from suspension after the international break may mean the end for his run in the team, however.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Granada game Elustondo (thigh) is a bench option for Saturday's match versus Granada.

Impact Elustondo has completed his rehab from a major thigh injury and could resume seeing some action after missing the first two matches of the season. He logged 26 tackles, 20 interceptions, and 41 interceptions in 25 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Elustondo (thigh) was included in training on Thursday ahead of their match with Granada on Saturday.

Impact Elustondo has been down for the count since the end of last season with a lingering thigh injury but looks to be closer to full fitness after practicing with the squad on Thursday. If he is deemed fit enough to participate in Saturday's game, expect the defender to be a substitute and possibly get some time off the bench.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined with injury Elustondo (thigh) will not be traveling with the team this week for Friday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Elustondo has been training with the team for about the last week now but still will be unavailable to compete against Las Palmas due to his thigh injury. The defender will have the chance to return to the squad next match against Granada.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Elustondo (thigh) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Elustondo made progress in his recovery and was spotted in training earlier this week, but he wasn't deemed fit enough to be part of the squad for Saturday's home matchup against Celta. Elustondo's next chance to play will come on the road at Las Palmas on Aug. 25.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with squad Elustondo (thigh) took part in Wednesday's training session in the lead-up to a clash with Velta Vigo on Saturday.

Impact Elustondo logged 16 starts in his 25 La Liga appearances for the team last season and should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI if cleared to play against Celta Vigo. Elustondo's return could challenge Hamari Traore for the right-back spot in the squad.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Girona Elustondo (thigh) will miss Saturday's clash with Girona, Mikel Recalde reports.

Impact Elustondo wasn't able to recover from a thigh injury suffered at the end of the 2022-23 season and will now start on the sideline. The defender is a likely option for the starting XI when fit but could be limited until September, though a return in some capacity is possible before that.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Sevilla Elustondo will be suspended versus Sevilla on Sunday for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Elustondo started four of the club's last eight contests while sharing the right-back role with Andoni Gorosabel, who figures to start Sunday. With Elustondo banned for the season final, his season will end with him having made 16 starts in 25 La Liga contests, recording one assist, nine crosses (two accurate) and 41 clearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Elustondo (ankle) is expected to return for Sunday's trip to Villarreal, according to manager Imanol Alguacil.

Impact Elustondo was able to train and avoided any swelling while training, a positive turn in his recovery. While he isn't fully up to match fitness it's entirely possible for Elustondo to make his way back into the squad list and on the bench Sunday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Elche Elustondo (ankle) is not in Sociedad's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Elche.

Impact Elustondo will miss a ninth consecutive La Liga game with an ankle injury he suffered back in late January. His next opportunity to return will be in early April after the upcoming international break.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Sociedad Elustondo (ankle) has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Real Sociedad, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Elustondo has tallied 12 goals and eight assists across 223 appearances in all competitions since breaking into La Real's senior team in December 2014, including five clean sheets in 16 La Liga games (12 starts) during this campaign. The 28-year-old is primarily a center-back but has had to fill in at right-back a lot this season, though he's been out since January with an ankle injury. He has now signed on to remain at the club through 2025/26.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not called up Elustondo (ankle) was not called up for Friday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Elustondo was not called up as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The defender has now been sidelined for four matches in a row, leaving a gap on the right side of the defense. Ander Barrenetxea or Alex Sola could both see more starts at right-back as Elustondo tries to make his way back to fitness.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE