REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

Andre Silva - Picks up calf injury Silva picked up a calf injury in his left leg during Tuesday's 1-1 draw to Alaves.

Impact Silva left Tuesday's match early with a calf injury, leaving him out of Sunday's Copa de Rey clash against Amorebieta. This will be his third stint on the injured list, with just five appearances since the start of the campaign.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hamari Traore - Will miss next match Traore was handed his fifth yellow card of the season and will not be an option for Jan 13 trip to Athletic Club.

Impact Traore has appeared in the last nine matches in a row, seven of them coming as starts. He totaled an assist with 17 crosses (seven won), 17 clearances and 10 tackles in that span. Alvaro Odriozola is expected to get the call at right back to face off against Athletic Club.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Makes appearance Zakharyan had one shot (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Zakharyan returned to the pitch Tuesday after missing last match versus Alaves. It was his eighth appearance off the bench with just four starts on the campaign, logging in an assist already on the year.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Records assist Merino assisted once to go with three shots (zero on target) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Merino helped get the team's lone goal Tuesday to get the draw to open up the new year. He's recorded a goal and two assists in the last six matches, logging in 14 clearances, 13 tackles and six chances created in that span.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Bangs goal in win Zubimendi scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Zubimendi scored his second goal in five matches to give him four on the season. He's also tallied 10 tackles (five won) and nine clearances and six shots (four on target) in that span,

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Marrero - Allows one in debut Unai Marrero registered one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Marrero made a surprise debut after Alejandro Remiro was sent off with a red card. He made a save, but did allow one goal. The keeper will likely start in goal on Jan 13 against Athletic Club, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Sent off Tuesday Remiro was shown a straight red card and sent off during Tuesday's clash with Alaves.

Impact Remiro saw red early in the first half and is now set for at least two matches on the sideline. His stay on the sideline could be extended if the incident is deemed to be deserving of a more severe punishment. Unai Marrero came on to replace Remiro and will likely get the start against Athletic Club and Celta Vigo.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Option off bench Zakharyan (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match versus Alaves.

Impact Zakharyan is an option for Real Sociedad after sitting out last match with an undisclosed injury. He has previously started five of the last eight games played, recording an assist on 30 crosses (nine accurate) and 13 chances created in that span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hamari Traore - On starting XI Traore (undisclosed) is starting for Tuesday's match against Alaves.

Impact Traore has recovered from a minor injury and is starting Tuesday. He's started six of the last eight matches, logging in an assist with 16 crosses (seven accurate), 10 tackles and 15 clearances in that span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Does not make cut Barrenetzea (knee) is not an option for Tuesday's match against Alaves.

Impact Barrenetxea was on the team sheet, however was not fit enough to make the bench Tuesday. This will be his fifth match missed as he will look to return for Jan 13 trip to Athletic Club.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Named to squad list Zakharyan (undisclosed) is an option for Tuesday's match against Deportivo Alaves after being listed on the squad list.

Impact Zakharyan is looking to return to action after missing the club's last match against Cadiz, having healed from his injury enough to be selected for the preliminary squad on Tuesday. The midfielder started the three contests leading up to his injury but has mainly served as a rotational option this season, so it is unsure where he will lineup against Alaves. He most likely will end up on the bench in the match but should still get some time on the field to test his legs.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hamari Traore - Available against Alaves Traore (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's match against Deportivo Alaves after being listed on the squad list.

Impact Traore could avoid missing any time with his most recent injury after having two weeks of rest due to the international break, as he was listed on the squad list for Tuesday's contest. The defender could find himself in the starting XI against Alaves, as he has started in all but four matches this season. If he doesn't start but is selected to play, expect him to get a few minutes off the bench to at least test his legs after the knock.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aritz Elustondo - 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

Ander Barrenetxea - Not an option Tuesday Barrenetxea (knee) is not an option for Tuesday's match against Deportivo Alaves after missing out on the squad list.

Impact Barrenetxea will be out for a fifth straight match this week, having yet to recover from a knee injury. He will hope to reach full fitness soon, as before the issue, he was a regular starter, only missing out on the start four times in the club's first 20 matches this season. He will hope to return for the club's next contest on Jan. 11 against Athletic.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Makes two tackles Oyarzabal took an off target shot and made two tackles during Thursday's 0-0 draw with Cadiz.'

Impact Oyarzabal was held off the scoresheet, but did lead Sociedad with two tackles in the match. The attacker's goal involvement drought continues as he hasn't scored or assisted since in any competition since November.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Three saves in clean sheet Remiro kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Thursday's 0-0 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Remiro kept his second consecutive clean sheet as Sociedad earned a point during midweek action against Cadiz. The keeper has now kept seven clean sheets in 18 league starts while upping his save total to 60.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Leader in crosses, chances created Kubo crossed six times (one accurate) and created a chance during Thursday's 0-0 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Kubo was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator yet again for Sociedad in the match. The attacker hasn't scored or assisted in his last three matches in all competitions, but has taken two shots, created six chances and crossed 18 times.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Fires two shots Mendez took two off target shots, crossed four times (two accurate) and created a chance during Thursday's 0-0 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Mendez was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with two shots in the match. The attacker hasn't had a goal involvement since the opening match of December and has been quiet in his last three appearances in all competitions with just one shot, two chances created and one cross.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aritz Elustondo - 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

Hamari Traore - Forced off after 23 minutes Traore was forced off in the second half of Thursday's 0-0 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Traore entered the match at halftime, but had to be replaced by Aritz Eulstondo after just 23 minutes on the pitch. The fullback has almost two weeks to recover before Sociedad's next La Liga fixture.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE