REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

Mohamed-Ali Cho - Comes off bench in win Cho logged 16 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Cho missed a couple of games with a muscular injury picked up during the international break before returning over the weekend. With three starts made in nine league and UEL appearances, Cho is more of a rotational option at the moment due to the fine form of Alexander Sorloth and the growing influence of Carlos Fernandez.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sola - Misses Wednesday's training Sola missed Wednesday's training session for undisclosed reasons ahead of Thursday's UEL match against Sherrif, according to Marta Gonzalo of El Desmarque. As a result, he didn't m...

Impact Sola played the full 90 in Sunday's win over Villarreal but likely won't be available Thursday if he's missing training the day before a game. With Andoni Gorosabel returning at the same time, Sola's absence won't leave La Real shorthanded at right-back.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Makes squad list against Sherrif Gorosabel (ankle) made the squad list for Thursday's UEL match against Sherrif.

Impact Gorosabel has missed each of the last two matches after turning his ankle during a 5-3 win over Girona just under two weeks ago. As Alex Sola didn't train Wednesday, Gorosabel should have little issue making a prompt return to the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Returns to training Barrenetxea (thigh) returned to training during Wednesday's session ahead of Thursday's match against Sheriff, according to Marta Gonzalo of El Desmarque. He didn't make the squad...

Impact Barrenetxea returned in time for Thursday's game after missing almost five weeks due to injury but wasn't given his chance to feature. A talented player who's struggled for fitness in the last couple of years, keep an eye on what Barrenetxea can do if he can stay healthy.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Keeps clean sheet in win Remiro kept a clean sheet and made one save during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Remiro has gotten back on track with clean sheets in two straight league and UEL matches after conceding seven in the four starts before that. With his team suffering defeat just twice in 11 games so far, Remiro has the backing to produce good numbers as he ranks fourth in saves made but could certainly use a few more shutouts.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aritz Elustondo - Concedes booking in win Elustondo conceded a yellow card and made two interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Elustondo has kept just one clean sheet in seven league appearances so far (five starts), more recently conceding two yellow cards in his last three domestic games. Though his team continues to play exceptionally well as they've lost just twice all season, Elustondo doesn't offer a tremendous amount of production with just 12 tackles made in 10 league and UEL matches so far.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Takes three shots in win Sorloth took three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Sorloth couldn't keep up his goal contribution streak for a fifth game but he still played an active role against a tough defensive opponent. So long as Sorloth stays confident, he should be able to put his name on the box score even if it's Brais Mendez who's in the best attacking form on La Real through the first two months of the season.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Logs assist in win Merino logged one assist from one chance created and put two shots off target during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Merino now has assists in three of his last four matches, matching his season-high for assists with four total dating back to 2016. As he's also active in the tackles with 20 made while conceding three yellow cards, Merino's offensive production is a step up but his physical play provides other limits on his potential value.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Finds net in win Mendez scored one goal from four shots (two on goal) and created two chances on seven crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Mendez added a sixth goal in his last nine games, an exceptionally productive run considering he's also taking most of his team's set pieces (nine logged Sunday) and contributing with tackles (20 made in eight league appearances). There might be teammates of his with more star power but it's Mendez who has found the best form.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Makes bench Le Normand (foot) made the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Le Normand comes back after missing six games over a month due to a foot injury. While Jon Pacheco has remained the starter in Sunday's game and played well while Le Normand was out, expect Le Normand to retake his spot once fit enough to play from kickoff after starting the first four games of the season before his injury.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Remains out Gorosabel (ankle) didn't make the team sheet for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Gorosabel hurt his ankle in Sunday's 5-2 win over Girona and remains unfit for a second straight game in four days. Expect Alex Sola to start at right-back until Gorosabel can recover his fitness.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed-Ali Cho - On bench Sunday Cho (thigh) made the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Cho returns after missing two matches with a thigh injury picked up over the international break. He's scored twice this season but started just three times in eight games, so he can't offer as much as Alexander Sorloth but could if he can carve out a spot in the lineup.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Starting Sunday Silva made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Silva had left Thursday's UEL match with a foot issue but it wasn't enough to prevent him from starting against the Yellow Submarine. He's scored once from four shots in his last three starts.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Picks up injury in UEL match Silva scored and left after 69 minutes with a foot issue from Thursday's win over Sheriff, according to AS.

Impact Silva might be in doubt for Sunday's match against Villarreal after a good performance to keep his side in good form during their midweek contests. Should he miss out, Carlos Fernandez could continue to increase his impact and Brais Mendez will help fill the gap with his electric form (five goals, one assist in last eight matches).

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man United, Arsenal win in EL; fireworks halt Berlin game

Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xabi Alonso says he's ready for the Leverkusen limelight

Xabi Alonso is finally ready for the limelight again

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andoni Gorosabel - Out Thursday Gorosabel didn't make the squad list for Thursday's UEL match against Sheriff.

Impact Gorosabel might miss a couple of games after hurting his ankle during Sunday's win over Girona. A starter in five of the last seven games, Alex Sola could take the place of Gorosabel for as long as needed.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen hires Xabi Alonso as coach, fires Gerardo Seoane

Bayer Leverkusen has fired coach Gerardo Seoane and replaced with him with Xabi Alonso

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes three against Girona Remiro made five saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 5-3 win over Girona.

Impact Remiro made at least five saves for the third time the season but on the other hand he was beaten three times in 48 minutes and could've done better in two of these goals, especially the third. With seven goals allowed over his last four starts, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Sunday's home clash against Villarreal.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Logs assist against Girona Merino provided an assist, had one off-target shot, made five tackles (three won) and three clearances adn was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 5-3 win over Girona.

Impact Merino was mostly impactful on the defensive end overall but his biggest contribution ended up coming on offense, as what looked to be a failed control inside the box ended up becoming an assist for Martin Zubimendi to give his side a 4-3 lead in the 71st minute. That's now back-to-back games with an assist for the midfielder and he'll hope to keep up with the strong play during the upcoming matchups.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Extends scoring streak Mendez scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made three tackles (one won) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 5-3 win over Girona.

Impact Mendez extended his league scoring streak to four games, this time with some luck as what intended to be a free-kick cross from the right ended up going straight into the back of the net in the 66th minute. The attacker is exceeding expectations since joining Sociedad before the start of the campaign and will try to keep adding to his tally during Sunday's home clash against Villarreal.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Scores. assists against Girona Zubimendi scored a goal off his lone shot, provided an assist and made four tackles (two won), two clearances and two blocks during Sunday's 5-3 win over Girona.

Impact Zubimendi was steady defensively as usual but his biggest contributions this time came on the attacking end as he assisted Alexander Sorloth for his side's second goal during the first half and then found the back of the net himself in the 71st minute to give his side a 4-3 lead. Games like this shouldn't be expected from Zubimendi but last season the midfielder showed he can make an impact on both ends of the pitch.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Scores, assists versus Girona Kubo scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made an assist during Sunday's 5-3 win over Girona.

Impact Kubo needed just eight minutes into the match to make a great play on the left flank and assist Alexander Sorloth for the opening goal of the match. The youngster then scored himself to seal the 5-3 win for Sociedad in the 85th minute. With one goal and three assists over his last three club matches in all competitions, Kubo will try to remain productive during next Sunday's home clash against Villarreal.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Nets brace, assists versus Girona Sorloth scored two goals off three shots (two on target), made an assist and created two chances during Sunday's 5-3 win over Girona.

Impact Sorloth had one of his best performances since joining Sociedad last season, netting a brace during the first half with a pair of clinical finishes from inside the box. Then, the striker assisted Takefusa Kubo for the goal that sealed the 5-3 win in the closing minutes of the match. With four goals scored over his last three appearances in all club competitions, the striker will try to keep it up during next Sunday's home clash versus Villarreal.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE