BRAIS MENDEZ NEWS

Makes starting XI Mendez (forearm) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Mendez is back with the team after a two-match absence due to a forearm injury that required surgery. The midfielder will hope to now stay healthy after an amazing start to the season, bagging nine goal contributions in his 21 appearances across all competitions this season. He should remain in the starting spot moving forward, only missing one start when healthy.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Mendez (forearm) is expected to be an option for Thursday's match against Cadiz, said manager Imanol Alguacil. "The doctor who operated on him has given the go-ahead and everything...

Impact Mendez has been a surprise recovery from forearm surgery and is set to return after missing the last two matches, He could be an option to start depending on his fitness, after starting 14 of the 15 league games played thus far. In any case, Arsen Zakharyan could get the call again to start in the midfield, alongside Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for surgery Mendez will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured forearm suffered against Villarreal on Saturday.

Impact Mendez should be expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to his fractured forearm, which will sideline him until mid-January at the earliest. The midfielder has started all but one of his 20 appearances for the club in La Liga and Champions League action this season. Arsen Zakharyan will likely move to a more central position with Mendez shelved long term.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in attack Mendez generated three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Mendez was very active in the draw on Saturday, notching five crosses, three shots and one chance created. The midfielder now has 18 chances created, 21 tackles, 29 shots and 49 crosses in 14 La Liga appearances this season. He also leads the team in shots, having four more than the next player.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No longer suspended Mendez will be eligible for the Nov. 26 match against Sevilla after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Mendez will be in contention for Sociedad's next match after serving his one-match suspension due to receiving five yellow cards. The midfielder should no doubt be back in the starting XI for the match against Sevilla, as he has been one of their most fruitful players in the attack, only missing out on the start in two league matches this season. Arsen Zakharyan should return to the bench with Mendez eligible once again.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses PK versus Benfica Mendez had three off-target shots, created one chance, made three tackles (two won) and missed a penalty during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Benfica.

Impact Mendez played well overall and had the chance to make it 4-0 from the penalty spot before the half-hour mark but his shot ended up hitting the post. The midfielder is now riding a three-game scoreless streak in all competitions after finding the back of the net five times over the previous eight appearances. He'll try to bounce back during Saturday's league visit to Almeria.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns suspension after fifth booking Mendez will not be an option for Saturday's match after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Barcelona.

Impact Mendez will be serving his first suspension of the season after picking up his fifth yellow card against Barcelona. This will be a huge loss for Sociedad in league play, as the midfielder has been one of their most important players this season, already having five goal contributions to his name. Luckily for the club, they won't be losing him for UCL play, where he has been on fire, scoring three goals in three matches.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar attacking game in loss Mendez had one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Mendez took one shot against Barcelona, his fewest in a single game since having none against Valencia at the end of September. However, he did make a season high five tackles (two won) and will continue to be a key cog of the Sociedad midfield as long as he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another UCL goal Mendez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Mendez kept his great run of form intact during Tuesday's match, registering a goal in his second straight match. His goal came in the 63rd minute off of an Ander Barrenetxea assist, giving Mendez his third goal in the past four matches in all competitions. The midfielder has now been given the starting nod in all three UCL matches and continues to be their saving grace in the competition, scoring in each of their three games thus far.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores third La Liga goal this year Mendez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Mendez scored the winner for his side with a header from within 12 yards. He is off to a great start this season with two goals and three assists in 10 La Liga appearances.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lacks end product in defeat Mendez generated four shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Mendez has started the season in fantastic form and even though he didn't score or assist he had two shots on goal and created three chances. He has seven goal involvements in 11 appearances so far this season across all competitions and has started every game but one in 2023 for Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Mendez scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th m...

Impact Mendez was the man of the match during a one-sided win Tuesday, scoring and assisting to lead the way with the win. The midfielder has been in excellent form and put together some excellent attacking moves. Mendez will hope to continue this good form as he heads into the October international break.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opener in goalfest Mendez scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Sunday's 4-3 win over Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Mendez set up Real Sociedad's first goal in style, as he nutmegged an opponent only to deliver a through ball afterward, and his pass allowed Takefusa Kubo to find the back of the net early in the first half. Mendez was not done, however, and he also scored the team's third goal with a header into the open goal following a throw-in where David Soria committed a colossal blunder. Mendez tends to break the lines forward in any chance he has, and that commitment on the attack has translated into two goals and three assists in 2023/24.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Mendez scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Mendez had a solid performance Wednesday by scoring the teams' lone goal against Inter. It was his first goal of the campaign after going scoreless during his first four league matches.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers two assists in win Mendez assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 5-3 victory against Granada.

Impact Mendez set up Real Sociedad's first goal with a delightful through ball to Takefusa Kubo, and he doubled his personal tally when he set up Martin Zubimendi's outside-of-the-box strike in the early stages of the second half. Mendez already has two assists and 10 chances created through four starts in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Mendez took two off target shots, crossed five times (one accurate) and created four chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Mendez was held off the scoresheet despite leading Sociedad in crosses and chances created while taking all four corner kicks in the match. Mendez has shown solid attacking returns after having 12 goal invovlements and 125 crosses in 34 appearances a year ago.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Sevilla Mendez took three shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Sevilla in the season finale. He also created five chances and won four of six tackles in the match.

Impact Mendez finished the season strong with a goal and an assist in his last two games after recovering from a groin injury in May. His first campaign with Sociedad ends with eight goals and four assists in 34 La Liga appearances (28 starts), plus two more scores and an assist in the Europa League. The 26-year-old should continue as a regular starter across midfield and the right wing heading into next season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Mendez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Mendez subbed on in the 59th minute and assisted Alexander Sorloth in the 88th, but it was too late to push for the equalizer. That was his fifth assist in the season, but first since the turn of the year. The midfielder was a starter earlier in the campaign, but got the nod in just one of the last eight games.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return midweek Mendez (groin) was called up by Real Sociedad for Tuesday's clash against Almeria.

Impact Mendez has missed his side's last two games with an adductor injury, but he could be in contention to play against Almeria Tuesday as Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil told Mundo Deportivo that he wants to play his best XI possible in an effort to secure a top-four finish in La Liga and Champions League qualification for next season.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for weekend Mendez (groin) was once again not called up by Sociedad for Saturday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Mendez will miss a second straight league game this weekend with an adductor injury he suffered in training. Last weekend La Real lined up in a 4-4-2 with Takefusa Kubo on the right wing and Mikel Merino partnering Martin Zubimendi in midfield.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Girona Mendez (groin) was not called up by Sociedad for Saturday's clash against Girona.

Impact Mendez picked up an adductor injury in training last week and will not be available for the Girona match on Saturday. He's started just one of La Real's last four La Liga games in midfield anyway.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injures groin in training Mendez is dealing with an adductor injury he suffered in training last week, Sociedad announced Monday. He will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Girona.

Impact Mendez has been a starter either on the right wing or all across midfield for much of his first year in Sociedad this season, and he's tallied seven goals and three assists in La Liga. But he's been named to the bench in three of the last four games and now could have to miss some time on the sidelines due to this injury.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in win Mendez took three shots (one on target), created one chance, recorded five crosses, took five corners and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Mendez had a solid performance Sunday as he yet again led the team in crosses (five, none accurate) and corners taken (five). He also took three shots in the match (one on target) and created a chance on the attack. While he didn't do much on the defensive side besides intercept one pass, he still gets credited for the clean sheet as well. He did pick up a yellow card in the 31st minute for a bad foul, his sixth La Liga booking this season. While he played fine Sunday, Mendez has been in a significant slump in 2023. He has yet to record a goal contribution in 12 appearances in 2023, after recording 13 (nine goals and four assists) in the 21 games (including Europa League) in the 2022 half of this season. It's a peculiar development, especially since his volume of shots, chances created and crosses aren't vastly different since the new year. Whatever the reason, it appears 2023 Mendez is not the same player as his 2022 self.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts three crosses in stalemate Mendez attempted three crosses (one accurate) and took two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Mendez was unable to create any goal-scoring opportunities despite attempting three crosses and taking all of his side's corners. The midfielder is unlucky to be without an assist in his last ten games considering he has created 15 chances.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Cadiz Mendez took two shots and created three chances in Friday's 0-0 draw against Cadiz. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Mendez was once again very dangerous going forward from midfield on Friday, and he's now recorded multiple shots and multiple chances created in three of his last five La Liga appearances.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE