Real Sociedad Team News Page 22 - Soccer

Mikel Oyarzabal - Available Tuesday Oyarzabal (personal) is available for Tuesday's clash with Inter, after making the traveling squad.

Impact Oyarzabal missed out on Friday's clash due to the birth of his first child. The attacker is now ready to return to the pitch in Champions League action for Tuesday's trip to Inter, where he will likely be in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Available to return Sunday Le Normand completed his one-game suspension due to yellow-card accumulation and is available to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact Le Normand missed the weekend trip to Villarreal, but his absence didn't matter much as Real Sociedad cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win. Le Normand should slot right back into the starting lineup this weekend, and he's also expected to start against Inter Milan on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - 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

Resumen de Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad (0-3)

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Carlos Fernandez - Makes bench Saturday Fernandez (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Villarreal.

Impact Fernandez makes the bench after he went through the training sessions with no problems during the week. He'll be an attacking option off the bench, though Umar Sadiq will get the nod alongside Takefusa Kubo to start the match.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - Back in squad Fernandez (knee) is in the squad to face Villarreal on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez is set to return to the squad after a three-game absence, but his return shouldn't have many fantasy implications. He has started just once in league play since the end of September, though he does have two goals thus far -- his most recent one in his last appearance off the bench.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed-Ali Cho - Remains out Saturday Cho (strain) is not in the squad to face Villarreal on Saturday.

Impact Cho didn't play against Andratx in the Copa del Rey earlier this week, and the striker will also sit out this match against El Submarino Amarillo. Cho might be available to face Inter Milan on Dec. 12, but he's not expected to play a prominent role in that match. After all, he's made just one start in 11 league appearances this term.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Won't play Saturday Oyarzabal won't feature against Villarreal on Saturday following the birth of his first child this Friday, manager Imanol Alguacil confirmed to El Diario Vasco.

Impact Oyarzabal didn't play in the Copa del Rey match against Andratx for the same reason, and Alguacil stated the winger "is not in conditions to play in a competitive match, so he won't be part of the squad." Oyarzabal is slated to resume training Saturday, however, meaning he should be able to face Inter Milan on Dec. 12, the final matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed-Ali Cho - Sitting out for cup match Ali Cho (strain) is not on the team sheet for Wednesday's Copa de Rey clash against Andratx.

Impact Ali Cho had made just one start in La Liga in 11 appearances while also making one start in four appearance in the UCL. In that span, he has logged in 15 crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (three won),

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JOÃO FÉLIX, BRAHIM, STUANI y todos los GOLAZOS de la Jornada 15

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ander Barrenetxea - Out until break Barrenetxea (knee) will be out until the break with a severe knee sprain, according to manager Imanol.

Impact Barrenetxea is set for multiple weeks on the sideline due to the severe nature of the knee sprain. Arsen Zakharyan will likely be in line for more minutes with Barrentxea on the sideline for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Suspended to face Villarreal Le Normand picked up his fifth yellow card and will be suspended for Saturday's match at Villarreal.

Impact The central defender will miss the trip to Villarreal, and his absence will create a huge void at the back since he's been a regular at the back for the Donostiarra side, starting in all but one of his 13 league appearances. Aritz Elustondo could replace him at center-back to face Villarreal, while Le Normand should be eligible to return against Real Betis on Dec. 17. The defender will also be available to face Inter Milan on Dec. 12 in the final match of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Ties match-high in crosses Zakharyan recorded two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Zakharyan was decent in the attack on Saturday, registering three chances and two shots, along with a match-high of seven crosses. The midfielder has held more of a rotational role over the past four games, making the starting lineup in two matches and the bench in two matches, registering 18 crosses, eight shots and five chances created.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Whips in seven crosses Kubo generated two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th m...

Impact Kubo matched a team high in crosses on Saturday, whipping in seven in the draw. The winger now has 57 crosses on the season, leading the team in that category. He has struggled to get on the scoresheet after a hot start to the campaign, registering his last goal contribution in mid-October.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - 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

Igor Zubeldia - Earns first assist of season Zubeldia assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Zubeldia earned his first assist of the season on Saturday, finding Umar Sadiq in the 41st minute to equalize the game. This was a rare assist for the defender, as he only registered one all of last season. He was also decent in the defense, notching three tackles and three interceptions.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Umar Sadiq - Scores equalizer in draw Sadiq scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Sadiq notched his second goal of the season on Saturday, equalizing the match in the 41st minute off of an Igor Zubeldia assist. This was Sadiq's second goal in three matches, with his other coming against Sevilla. He also has started in three of the club's past four matches and will hope to keep that position after two great performances.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Allows one against Osasuna Remiro recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Remiro wasn't at his best in Saturday's draw, giving up one goal while making only two saves. The goalie now has 50 saves in the La Liga this season while conceding 18 goals in 15 appearances this season. He will look to pick up his fifth clean sheet of the season when he heads to Villarreal on Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CA OSASUNA - REAL SOCIEDAD 1-1 | RESUMEN

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ander Barrenetxea - Early exit in Saturday's match Barrenetxea left the pitch after only 16 minutes of play with what looked to be a serious knee injury.

Impact Barrenetxea was only on the pitch for 16 minutes before exiting Saturday, walking off with help but in lots of pain with what appeared to be a knee injury. The club will hope that the attacker didn't tear his ACL, as the injury looked to be in that spot, and the fall he had did not look any better. The player has started in all but three matches this season, so his loss will affect the club if he is out for more than this match. He was relieved by Arsen Zakharyan, who will most likely gain the starting role if Barrenetxea does miss more time.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - Not traveling with team Fernandez (knee) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's trip to Osasuna.

Impact Fernandez will miss his third match of the season with a knee injury. He had only started once in the last seven games played, recording a goal and an assist on five shots (two on target) in that span. Even once he returns, the forward is expected to return to the bench.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Delivers eight crosses in draw Zakharyan had three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Zakharyan led his team with eight crosses delivered, which marked a new season-high for him. They were a result of him taking six corners, which also led to him creating four chances.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benat Turrientes - Five shots in draw Benat Turrientes had five shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Turrrientes led Real Sociedad with five shots taken; however, he was unable to find the mark as none of the shots were on goal. Additionally, the midfielder was solid defensively as he recorded four tackles during their clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Secures clean sheet in draw Remiro made one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Remiro did not face much pressure on his way to obtaining his third clean sheet of the Champions League group stage, as he only had to make one save. The goalkeeper has been in good form throughout as he has only conceded two goals in five matches. He'll finish off the group stage against Inter, a team with eight goals in five games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Match Highlights: Real Sociedad vs. Salzburg | Scoreline

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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