Real Sociedad Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Brais Mendez - Takes two shots Mendez took two shots (one on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Mendez was held off the scoresheet, but did tie for the team-high with two shots in the loss. The attacker will look for his first goal involvement of the season next week at Espanyol following last season where he combined for 11 in 32 appearances.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Nets late consolation goal Zubimendi scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Zubimendi entered the match at halftime and prevented a clean sheet with his goal in the 98th minute. The midfielder was a constant fixture in the starting XI last year, but was given a little extra rest time in the season opener following a busy summer at the Euros with Spain.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Available for season opener Barrenetxea (groin) is in the squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact Barrenetxea was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but has recovered in time to take up a role on the bench. The midfielder started in 20 of his 29 La Liga appearances a year ago.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rubbing salt in the wounds! Real Sociedad boss aims dig at Liverpool over failed Martin Zubimendi transfer pursuit | Goal.com US Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil aimed a dig at Liverpool after they failed to land Martin Zubimendi.

AUGUST 17 • GOAL.COM

Igor Zubeldia - Likely to return against Espanyol Zubeldia (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano but is expected to return against Espanyol on Aug. 24, according to manager Imanol Alguacil, per Joelia Mejias of...

Impact Zubeldia unfortunately will have to sit out the club's opening match of the season but on the bright side, he is set for a return in their next match. This is great news for the club, as he is set to be a regular starter this season. That said, expect him to likely return and start against Espanyol, with Jon Pacheco taking his spot against Rayo.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Suffers sprain Odriozola is out for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to an ankle sprain, according to manager Imanol Alguacil, per Joelia Mejias of El Desmarque. "Alvaro suffered a sprai...

Impact Odriozola will miss the season opener despite no prior notice of an injury, as he picked up a sprain that will leave him out. He is expected to be a starter, so this is a brutal loss. However, he seems unlikely to miss much time, with Jon Aramburu or Javi Lopez likely taking his spot while he is out.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal move incoming? Mikel Merino left OUT of Real Sociedad squad for La Liga opener as Gunners ramp up transfer efforts | Goal.com US Mikel Merino has been left out of the Real Sociedad squad for their opening La Liga match of the season, suggesting a move to Arsenal is alm...

AUGUST 17 • GOAL.COM

'Tried everything' - Liverpool boss Arne Slot addresses failed Martin Zubimendi transfer pursuit after midfielder rejects Anfield move | Goal.com US Liverpool boss Arne Slot has addressed the Reds' failed pursuit of Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer.

AUGUST 16 • GOAL.COM

Liverpool's search for a specialist No.6: Are there really no other viable alternatives for Arne Slot's side after embarrassing Martin Zubimendi snub? | Goal.com US Liverpool have reportedly given up on signing a specialist No.6 this summer after being rejected by Martin Zubimendi - but are there really...

AUGUST 16 • GOAL.COM

'Nobody wants to go to Liverpool!' - Arne Slot's side brutally mocked by Spanish press as Martin Zubimendi joins Jude Bellingham and Enzo Fernandes in rejecting Anfield switch | Goal.com US Liverpool find themselves at the centre of ridicule in the Spanish media following the latest transfer snub of Real Sociedad player Martin Z...

AUGUST 15 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal prepared to be patient in pursuit of Mikel Merino after Real Sociedad reject initial bid - Paper Talk Plus: Napoli open talks with Manchester United over potential signing of Scott McTominay; Liverpool step up talks to sign Valencia goalkeepe...

AUGUST 14 • SKY.COM

Liverpool hit by massive blow as Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi makes final decision on €60m transfer | Goal.com US Liverpool's main summer target Martin Zubmendi has opted against making the move to Anfield this season.

AUGUST 12 • GOAL.COM

Ander Barrenetxea - Dealing with adductor issue Barrenetxea picked up an injury in his groin during training Thursday and is out for Friday's friendly against Osasuna, according to Marco Rodrigo of News from Gipuzkoa.

Impact Barrenetxea is just one of the numerous Sociedad players to hit the injury list this offseason, with the midfielder going down just a week and a half before their opening match. Not much else is known about the issue at the moment, but this will be something to monitor as he is likely to see a starting to rotational role this campaign. He will more than likely miss the club's opening match of the season, with Luka Sucic being his likely replacement.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi transfer: Liverpool interested in Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder Liverpool are the only Premier League club yet to make a summer signing; New boss Arne Slot wants a new No. 6 in midfield; Martin Zubimendi...

AUGUST 7 • SKY.COM

Igor Zubeldia - Dealing with injury Zubeldia suffered an injury to his thigh in training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Zubeldia could be starting the season on the injury list, as he has gone down with an issue just two weeks out from the start of the campaign. This could be a significant loss for the club, as he did start in 29 of his 30 appearances last season, likely holding the same role this campaign. However, with no further information on the issue, it is unknown how serious he is hurt or how long he will be out, so his status to face Rayo on Aug. 18 is up in the air.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Surgery complete Zakharyan (ankle) has completed his surgery, according to the club.

Impact Zakharyan was likely to receive surgery following his ankle injury, with that coming to fruition after he underwent an operation Tuesday. He is expected to be released Wednesday and will start his rehabilitation process in the coming days. He is likely to miss a decent chunk of time, probably being out until around November.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Sucic - Signs with Real Sociedad Sucic has completed a move from RB Salzburg to Real Sociedad, his new club announced Thursday.

Impact The central midfielder will add some much needed depth in the middle of the pitch, though his path for regular minutes is a bit complicated given the team's depth in that zone. Susic is coming off appearing in three matches (one start) for Croatia in the 2024 Euros while being a regular for RB Salzburg both in the Austrian Bundesliga and European competitions.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - Plays half in friendly Fernandez played the second half during Wednesday's friendly clash with Osasuna.

Impact Fernandez was active throughout the final 45 minutes, looking fit on his knee. The forward last appeared in March but appears to be getting fit ahead of the upcoming season. If Fernandez can stay fit he should be in for a significant role in the attack.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Set for ankle surgery Zakharyan has suffered an ankle injury and is expected to get surgery, according to his club.

Impact Zakharyan's pre-season just took a tough turn, as he is now set to miss the start of the season due to an ankle issue. It is unknown when he will receive his treatment or how long a recovery process will take, but this will be a somewhat significant loss after he started in 17 of his 31 appearances last campaign. He will now hope for no setbacks in his recovery process, with a return not likely coming until around October or November.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Joins Real Sociedad Lopez has completed a move from Alaves to Real Sociedad, his new club announced.

Impact Lopez will add some depth to Real Sociedad's defensive line, but it's unclear whether he'll secure a starting role right away given the depth the team has on the full-back roles. Lopez spent the 2023/24 season with Alaves, where he logged 25 starts and 32 appearances, notching three assists and 105 crosses.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid to sign Spain defender Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad

Spain defender Robin Le Normand is to join Atletico Madrid on a transfer from Real Sociedad

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Igor Zubeldia - Plays preseason match Zubeldia (hamstring) started in Thursday's 1-0 preseason win over Osaka.

Impact Zubeldia returned to the pitch for preseason play after ending last season with a hamstring injury. He was a regulars starter for the team during his ninth campaign with the team, assisting twice while averaging about 3.1 clearances per match. The defender is set to play another year as a starter in La Liga, playing alongside Robin Le Normand.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

'Anything can happen' - Takefusa Kubo to Liverpool transfer talk addressed by Real Sociedad president | Goal.com US Real Sociedad president, Jokin Aperribay, has addressed the transfers rumours linking Takefusa Kubo with a move to Liverpool.

JULY 24 • GOAL.COM

Mikel Oyarzabal - Nets heroic winner Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over England.

Impact Oyarzabal came off the bench in the closing stages of Sunday's Euro final and found the winning goal to seal another title for Spain. The attacker never established a starting role with Spain but his goal will live on and his ability off the bench was clear. With Sociedad back in domestic action, Oyarzabal should be in line for a massive role as a nearly-guaranteed starter.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Atletico Madrid to sign Spain defender Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad