Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League
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MIKEL OYARZABAL #10 - FORWARD - REAL SOCIEDAD
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Tears ACL in training Oyarzabal suffered a knee injury in training Thursday, and Real Sociedad have announced that medical tests revealed he has torn his ACL.
Impact Oyarzabal is out for the season as he will have surgery in the coming weeks to repair the tear. He tallied nine goals and three assists in 19 La Liga appearances, plus three goals and another assist in the Europa League this campaign. Adnan Januzaj or David Silva could replace him on the left wing, and 21-year-old Ander Martin Odriozola could see his playing time increase as a result of Oyarzabal's absence as well.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist off bench Oyarzabal provided one assist from one chance created on four crosses (one accurate) during 27 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Oyarzabal was given some rest by not starting but still proved why he's the most important attacker for his team after setting up Martin Zubimendi's winning goal. Look for him to likely return to the side against Sevilla, which have conceded the fewest goals in La Liga.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores pen in win Oyarzabal scored one penalty goal from one shot during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Oyarzabal found the net for the first time in four league matches and is now one goal closer to reaching 10 for the fifth straight season. Even with the loss, he'll next face Deportivo Alaves, which have conceded the third-most goals in La Liga.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Creates five chances in win Oyarzabal took two shots and created five chances in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Mallorca. He also made a clearance, two interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Oyarzabal was very dangerous against Mallorca as he put in one of his better performances of 2022 thus far on Wednesday. He's gone three La Liga appearances without scoring however, and he will want to end that drought Saturday against Real Madrid, which have conceded just 20 goals in 26 matches this season.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in loss Oyarzabal took three shots (one on goal) and created one chance from four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact Oyarzabal had scored twice and provided one assist over his last two starts but couldn't find a third in the derby. He should still feel confident about his performance ahead of Thursday's UEL match against RB Leipzig and Sunday's derby against Osasuna, as both come at home and should give Oyarzabal and his teammates good chances for redemption.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores, assists in win Oyarzabal scored one penalty goal from two shots (one on goal) and provided one assist from three chances created on six crosses (four accurate) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Granad...
Impact Oyarzabal first put away the penalty after Domingos Duarte committed a handball in the box and then set up Rafinha's strike to seal the contest. With two goals and one assist in his last four matches, Oyarzabal has performed decently even when his side has struggled to score goals. With the derby at Athletic next on the league schedule and European competition soon after, Oyarzabal has found his form at the right time.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Active in draw Oyarzabal created four chances from nine crosses (three accurate) and put two shots off target during Sunday's scoreless draw with Valencia.
Impact Oyarzabal tends to carry his team on the best of days and the worst as well, as he's scored just one of the three goals his side have collected since he returned from injury in November. With one goal and eight chances created over his last three starts, he's plenty more reliable than some of the other talented but struggling options for La Real. Up next is a visit from a Granada side that's lost three straight matches.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sends in eight crosses in draw Oyarzabal had one shot on goal and sent in eight crosses (three accurate)
Impact Oyarzabal was coming from a huge performance during the previous match but couldn't make the same impact here, only being able to contribute with crosses into the opposition's box. With seven goals and one assist over 15 La Liga appearances this season, the winger will try to bounce back during Feb. 6 visit to Valencia.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in return Oyarzabal scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) and created four chances from six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Oyarzabal came back from a one-match suspension and scored the game's only goal thanks to a fine pass from Mikel Merino and a favorable rebound from the goalkeeper. With Alexander Isak picking up an ankle injury during this game, it's extra important for Oyarzabal to rediscover his form after failing to score for nearly a month between November and December. Additionally, the arrival of Rafinha could be favorable for Oyarzabal's offensive abilities.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Sent off against Villarreal Oyarzabal received a straight red card for a foul on Yeremi Pino in the 49th minute of Saturday's defeat against Villarreal. He created a chance and made an interception in the mat...
Impact Oyarzabal will be suspended for the clash against Alaves on Jan. 2. Portu or Adnan Januzaj could replace him on the left wing, or Alexander Sorloth maybe in the front two, depending on which formation manager Imanol Alguacil plans to use for the game.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 11 crosses in loss Oyarzabal created one chance from 11 crosses (zero accurate) during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Real Betis.
Impact With two goals and 13 crosses in his last two starts, Oyarzabal appears to be finding his stride again after a slow run when he returned from an injury in early November. However, a lack of chances and goals from he and his teammates put a cap on what he can do by himself. Up next is a visit from Villarreal, which have conceded 17 goals in 16 games this season.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Active in loss Oyarzabal created one chance from six crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Oyarzabal has taken six shots over his last three starts but hasn't been able to find the net or set up a goal since his return from injury four matches ago. Things should get a little easier with Los Blancos in the rearview mirror, but up next for Oyarzabal is a trip to Betis, which have conceded the joint-fewest goals to forwards in La Liga.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Creates one chance in loss Oyarzabal created one chance from two crosses (both inaccurate) and put two shots off target during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.
Impact Oyarzabal has had a tough time since returning from a hamstring injury as he's failed to put a shot on goal in three appearances (two starts) across league and UEL matches. An upcoming visit from Real Madrid doesn't come at a great time given Oyarzabal's current run of form, as Los Blancos have conceded no more than one goal in nine straight matches.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates one chance in return Oyarzabal created one chance from three crosses in 30 minutes off the bench during Sunday's scoreless draw with Valencia.
Impact Oyarzabal is back after missing a month-and-a-half of matches with a muscular issue. Given how quickly he was able to make an impact on the stat sheet, he should be a huge piece for La Real after scoring six times in his first eight appearances of the season. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which could feature Oyarzabal back in the starting lineup if he's ready.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Valencia Oyarzabal (undisclosed) is in Real Sociedad's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Valencia.
Impact Oyarzabal has missed the last five La Liga games after suffering an undisclosed injury coming back from the international window in early October, but he's back on the bench on Sunday and he could see some playing time.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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