Real Sociedad Team News Page 31 - Soccer

Mikel Merino - Yet to train this week Merino (leg) has yet to train with the group this week, Roberto Ramajo of Diario AS reports.

Impact Merino missed the season opener against Girona due to leg discomfort, and while he hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's contest, his chances of playing against Celta Vigo are getting slimmer by the day due to his lack of activity in training. If he can't go, then Benat Turrientes would step into the XI for the second game in a row.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aritz Elustondo - Training with squad Elustondo (thigh) took part in Wednesday's training session in the lead-up to a clash with Velta Vigo on Saturday.

Impact Elustondo logged 16 starts in his 25 La Liga appearances for the team last season and should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI if cleared to play against Celta Vigo. Elustondo's return could challenge Hamari Traore for the right-back spot in the squad.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Set for time out Silva (thigh) is set to sit out for some time after his injury turns out to be more serious than anticipated. "I don't want to venture out because I don't know. I couldn't tell yo...

Impact Silva is not expected to return soon after picking up a thigh injury while in preseason with Leipzig. This is a blow from him, who joined the team in the beginning of August. He will continue to be monitored and a timeline for his return should be revealed after the severity of the injury is determined.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rueda de prensa Real Sociedad vs Girona FC

AUGUST 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Brais Mendez - 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

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes once in draw Remiro allowed a goal without making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Remiro conceded the game tying goal in the 72nd minute as Sociedad split the points with Girona on Saturday. The keeper wasn't able to make a single save in the match as he'll look for all three points next time out against Celta Vigo.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Nets early in season opener Kubo scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Kubo found the back of the net after just five minutes opening the scoring in the match. Kubo's three shots were the team-high in the match as the attacker will look to build on a breakout season a year ago with 13 goal involvements in 35 matches.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mejor debut IMPOSIBLE! 🤜🏻 ⚽ 🤛🏻 #shorts #laligaeasports #dovbyk #girona #realsociedad

AUGUST 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Aihen Munoz - Sets up early goal Munoz had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Munoz set up Takefusa Kubo in the fifth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist matches last year's season total for Munoz in La Liga as he finished the match with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calentamiento Real Sociedad vs Girona FC

AUGUST 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Mikel Merino - Dealing with leg injury Merino was not part of the squad for the season opener Saturday against Girona due to leg discomfort, El Diario Vasco reports.

Impact It was surprising to see Merino out of the starting lineup for the season debut, but the central midfielder wasn't included in the league due to a muscular injury. His recovery over the next few days will be vital to determine whether he can return for the contest against Celta Vigo on Aug. 19.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Not in squad list Silva (thigh) was not named to the match-day squad against Girona on Saturday.

Impact Silva only recently completed his loan move to Real Sociedad, so even without the injury concerns, he was unlikely to feature in the starting XI. Still, with RB Leipzig last season, the forward scored four goals on 60 shots (23 on target), adding an additional three goals in Champions League action. Once cleared to play, Silva should challenge for a spot on the pitch.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aritz Elustondo - Out against Girona Elustondo (thigh) will miss Saturday's clash with Girona, Mikel Recalde reports.

Impact Elustondo wasn't able to recover from a thigh injury suffered at the end of the 2022-23 season and will now start on the sideline. The defender is a likely option for the starting XI when fit but could be limited until September, though a return in some capacity is possible before that.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Pulse: Dumbest realignment news ever? This is the digital version of The Pulse. If you want it earlier, start every morning with The Pulse delivered to your inbox. Sign up here....

AUGUST 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad club friendly free live stream (8/2/23): How to watch, time, channel, betting odds For the second time since May and the fifth time in a span of 19 months, Atletico Madrid will square off with Real Sociedad, this time in a...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Real Sociedad signs Portugal forward André Silva on loan from Leipzig for Champions League return

Real Sociedad has signed Portugal forward André Silva from Leipzig on a season-long loan with an option to buy

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andre Silva - Headed for La Liga Silva (thigh) will spend the season on loan with Real Sociedad from RB Leipzig, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Silva made 31 Bundesliga appearances (20 starts) for Leipzig last season in which he recorded four goals on 60 shots (23 on target), three assists and 26 chances created. The forward added another three goals on 15 shots (seven on target) in eight Champions League contests. With his new club, Silva should feature prominently in the starting XI and could offer decent fantasy upside.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva confirms retirement from football after ACL injury David Silva has confirmed his retirement from football after sustaining an ACL injury in pre-season training with Real Sociedad. The 37-year...

JULY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Umar Sadiq - Starts friendly Sadiq (knee) was in the starting XI for Tuesday's friendly with Sporting.

Impact Sadiq suffered a torn ACL and missed the large majority of the 2022-23 campaign. The forward made his way back to the training ground earlier in pre-season and has now made a full return to friendly action. With Alexander Sorloth departing for Villarreal Sadiq could see significant playing time in 2023-24.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva injures left knee

Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva has injured his left knee

JULY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Silva - Suffers knee injury in training Silva had to stop training with Real Sociedad on Wednesday with discomfort in his left knee, and medical tests have revealed an injury to his ACL. He will be evaluated by a special...

Impact Silva will hope for some good news when he gets re-evaluated for this injury next week, because if it turns out to be a serious ACL injury then he could miss a major chunk of the upcoming campaign and at 37 years old it won't be very easy for him to bounce back.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

50 to watch - Takefusa Kubo: Real Sociedad's flexible left-footed forward The latest 50 to Watch profile - this time it's Takefusa Kubo, once of Barcelona, once of Real Madrid, now of Real Sociedad

JUNE 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Take a Number: UW Freshmen Claim Uniform Digits Eleven new football players have Husky identities.

JUNE 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Martin Zubimendi is the Gen-Z Sergio Busquets at the heart of Real Sociedad's midfield Operating with extreme calm and precision, Zubimendi has guided his team back into the Champions League for the first time since 2013

JUNE 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hamari Traore - Transfers to Sociedad Traore has signed a three-year contract with Real Sociedad after leaving Rennes as a free agent, the club announced Friday.

Impact Traore posted six goals and 24 assists across 239 appearances in all competitions during a six-year stint with Rennes, including four goals and 14 assists in 64 Ligue 1 games (61 starts) during the last two seasons. The 31-year-old also started six Champions League group stage games back in Fall 2020, which will be a boon to his new club Sociedad in their first campaign back in Europe's premier tournament in a decade. Traore could take over the starting right-back position from Andoni Gorosabel and Aritz Elustondo at La Real.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

Real Sociedad signs Portugal forward André Silva on loan from Leipzig for Champions League return

Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva injures left knee