Real Sociedad Team News Page 17 - Soccer

Brais Mendez - Registers the most crosses against Girona Mendez had two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Mendez recorded half a dozen crosses, created two chances and also contributed defensively with a tackle, a clearance and an interception. He has recorded three goals and three assists in 21 appearances but has only one league goal involvement in the last three months.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Keeps clean sheet against Girona Remiro made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Girona.

Impact Remiro delivered a solid goalkeeping performance, making three saves and preventing 0.5 expected goals according to xG. Having started all but one game this season, where he served a suspension following a red card against Alaves, Remiro has accumulated 65 saves. Notably, he has displayed impressive form by conceding just one goal in the last six league games.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Traveling for Copa del Rey Odriozola will travel with the squad for Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash against Mallorca.

Impact Odriozola was forced off early at the weekend against Girona, but is expected to return to the squad quickly for mid week cup action. The defender could be rested with an eye on next week's league match against Osasuna or upcoming Champions League first leg match against PSG.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Hamstring injury confirmed Becker left Saturday's match against Girona due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Making his first start with the club, Becker was forced off in the 52nd minute with what has now been confirmed to be a hamstring injury. The forward will not travel with the team for Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash against Mallorca, but could return at the weekend against Osasuna.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Míchel: "Queremos seguir disfrutando de este camino"

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ander Barrenetxea - Returns off bench Barrenetxea played 38 minutes off the bench during Saturday's scoreless draw with Girona.

Impact Barrenetxea missed two matches with the ankle issue but return during Saturday's draw. The winger should see consistent chances in the starting XI if he can stay fit, though staying on the pitch has been difficult for Barrenetxea, as he has missed six of his last nine matches.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Helped off in first start with club Becker was forced to leave the pitch in the 52nd of play against Girona on Saturday due to an apparent injury.

Impact Becker earned his first start with his new club since joining last week, but it did not go as planned, having been taken off the field due to injury. The player will now hope for a positive response coming out of his testing after the match, not wanting to miss any time after just joining a team he should earn plenty of minutes with. He was replaced by Ander Barrenetxea, who should be expected to hold the starting spot if Becker misses time, as he has been a regular starter this season and just returned from injury.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Leaves match injured Odriozola was forced off in Saturday's contest against Girona due to an apparent injury.

Impact Odriozola only made it one minute Saturday before going down with an undisclosed injury, being brought off in the fourth minute after an on-field examination. This is a tough blow for the player, but now so much for the club, as the defender only earns minutes here and there this season, appearing seven times with four starts. He will just hope for only a minor issue and to be back on the team sheet next week, with more on his injury being released in the coming days after the match. He was replaced by Jon Aramburu, who is appearing for only the third time this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Given spot on bench Zakharyan (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Girona.

Impact Zakharyan will avoid missing any more time with his knock, as after going down in their last match against Rayo with an ankle injury, he is already back on the team sheet a week later to face Girona. The midfielder continues to serve in more of a rotational role, so he most likely will remain on the bench for most contests in the future, getting time with the starting XI here and there.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Makes squad to face Girona Zakharyan (ankle) is in the squad to face Girona on Saturday.

Impact Zakharyan left the game against Rayo Vallecano last week midway through the first half, but the injury was not as severe as initially expected, and he is in contention to earn a spot on the bench -- or even the starting lineup -- against a Girona side that's alive in the title race.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Won't play Saturday Barrenetxea (ankle) is not in the squad to face Girona on Saturday.

Impact Even though Barrenetxea returned to first-team training ahead of Saturday's clash earlier this week, it seems the coaching staff feels he's not ready to return to action in what promises to be a tough matchup against a surprising title contender. His next chance to return to action will come against Osasuna on Feb. 10.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - Set for surgery Fernandez will undergo knee surgery Sunday to repair a meniscus injury in his right knee.

Impact Fernandez has already missed the club's last three matches due to his knee problem but will now go under the knife to hopefully resolve the issue. At this point, the midfielder should probably be expected to be out of action for 6-8 weeks, though the club didn't provide a specific recovery timeline. Even when healthy, Fernandez hasn't featured in the starting XI since Oct. 21 and will likely remain a fringe squad option.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Training with squad Barrenetxea (ankle) returned to first-team training ahead of Saturday's clash with Girona.

Impact Barrenetxea looks poised to get back on the pitch following a two-match absence due to his ankle problem. In fact, injuries have cost the attacking midfielder six of the club's last eight contests. Still, when healthy, Barrenetxea has started all but five of his 22 appearances across La Liga and Champions League action. Barrenetxea is currently stuck in a six-match goal drought during which he has put just one of six efforts on target.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tierney injury not severe, out for 2-3 weeks Kieran Tierney’s thigh injury is not as bad as first feared and the defender could return in time to feature in Real Sociedad’s Champions Le...

JANUARY 30 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mikel Merino - Returning from suspension Merino has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Girona on Saturday.

Impact Merino missed the scoreless draw against Rayo Vallecano after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the previous match against Celta Vigo. The Spanish international should return to the squad right away, presumably in his central midfield role, with the ability to break the lines forward if needed. That freedom on offense has translated to one goal, three assists, 17 shots and 11 chances created in his 18 appearances (15 starts) during the current Liga campaign.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Imanol: "Estoy muy orgulloso del esfuerzo y del trabajo del equipo"

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JANUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Brais Mendez - Substituted on in first half Mendez had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Mendez came on in the 29th minute after teammate Arsen Zakharyan suffered an ankle injury. This match marked the lone instance in the last five matches that Mendez was not selected as part of the starting XI. Overall, Mendez has created 21 chances in La Liga this season. However, his offensive performance has cooled over the aforementioned five game stretch, having created just two chances over the span.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Leaves with ankle injury Zakharyan (ankle) had one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano. He was subbed off due to injury in the 29th minute.

Impact Zakharyan's ankle will determinant as to whether he'll be capable of making an impact for the remainder of the season. According to championat.com, Zakharyan's agent stated, "Arsen has an ankle sprain. It is not a fresh injury - he has already played with it, but now it has aggravated. An in-depth examination has not been conducted yet, so I don't know how long Zakharyan's recovery will take." Brais Mendez came on for Zakharyan Saturday.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Pacheco - Rigid in defense Jon Pacheco recorded four tackles (three won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 9...

Impact Pacheco is making the most of his opportunity after missing time earlier this season due to injury. Now considered fully healthy, he has started and played 90 minutes in two successive matches. Sociedad did not allow a goal in either match, and Pacheco's performance was key in each instance. Over his last two matches, Pacheco has recorded six tackles (four won), one interception, and eight clearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Benat Turrientes - Consecutive starts Benat Turrientes registered two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Turrientes was handed his second consecutive start for the first time since late September. Adding to his offensive totals, he also contributed two tackles (one won). Turrientes will hope that back-to-back matches with chances created will earn him a more regular role in the starting XI.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Ninth clean sheet Remiro had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Remiro was well-protected as Real Sociedad earned their second successive clean sheet Saturday without the keeper having to register a save. Remiro has been stalwart this season, recording nine clean sheets in La Liga and 13 in all competitions. Remiro and the Real Sociedad defense will be tested next Saturday when they'll have their mettle tested against a Girona attack that has scored the most goals in La Liga this season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Forced off with ankle sprain Zakharyan (ankle) was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano with an ankle sprain.

Impact Zakharyan left the match in the 29th minute after succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Brais Mendez. Zakharyan's status for next week's match at Girona will be in doubt.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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