REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

Igor Zubeldia - Training on own Zubeldia trained on his own during Wednesday's session and is listed as a doubt for Sunday's match at Barcelona, according to Diario Vasco.

Impact Zubeldia made 24 appearances last season but struggled with injuries in then beginning and end of the campaign. This time around, it's not clear what's ailing him or when he can return, so look to Andoni Gorosabel and Robin Le Normand as the options at center-back to kick things off.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rico Salguero - Doubtful for opener Rico left Wednesday's training session and is currently a doubt for Sunday's match against Barcelona, according to Diario Vasco.

Impact Rico was brought in over the summer to short up depth behind injury-prone players, but he's fallen on his own situation just before the season kicks off. With Naco Monreal (knee) also out, Aihen Munoz has a good chance to start Sunday should Rico be unable to play.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - Undergoes knee surgery Fernandez underwent ACL surgery Wednesday and will be out an extended period of time.

Impact Fernandez suffered an ACL injury as well as a lateral meniscus tear, so it's likely he'll be out more than six months. The hope is that he can get back on the pitch at the turn of the new year and more information on his return date should be known around then.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Scores in loss Oyarzabal scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brazil.

Impact Oyarzabal took a wonderful strike on the volley to score the equalizer, but a lack of help and tired legs meant he couldn't seal the result in extra time. He should get some rest after his efforts at the Olympics, and that would mean Portu could get some extra playing time to start the La Liga season if Oyarzabal isn't ready to play.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Strong in win Oyarzabal provided one assist and took four shots (two on goal) during 120 minutes of Tuesday's 1-0 win over Japan.

Impact Oyarzabal could have been better on his own scoring attempts but he still set up Marco Asensio's winner to advance to the gold medal match against Brazil. Though Rafa Mir could have taken his place in the lineup, Oyarzabal did more than enough to keep his place for one final match of the summer.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - Suffers serious knee injury Fernandez suffered a potentially serious right knee injury during Saturday's friendly, according to journalist Andoni Otxotorena.

Impact Fernandez has had the worst luck in 2020/21 with injuries and playing time, as he only made 11 appearances for La Real last season following a big-money transfer. If the pictures are confirmed to be a torn ACL at the worst, Fernandez could be out until the Spring of 2022.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Scores from spot in win Oyarzabal scored one goal from a penalty and provided one assist during Saturday's 5-2 win over Cote D'ivoire.

Impact Oyarzabal is finally in a proper scoring mood for the knockout rounds as he also had a goal called back by VAR early in this contest. An upcoming match against Japan will do more to test his mettle.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Scores in draw Merino scored one goal and made two interceptions during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Argentina.

Impact Merino gave La Rojita an early advantage that was only lost with a few minutes to spare, as the other group stage game helped secure his advancement as group winners. He's now appeared in two matches during the group stage and should have done plenty to earn a starting place for the later rounds of the Olympic tournament, though his role as a mostly-defensive player isn't as helpful to his value.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rico Salguero - Moves to Sociedad Rico has transferred to Real Sociedad away from English Championship side Bournemouth.

Impact Rico is back in a top league after spending last season at Bournemouth in the English second division, starting 23 matches. He's expected to provide some depth for Sociedad at left-back behind Nacho Monreal, who may miss the first couple weeks of the season due to knee treatment.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Monreal - Undergoes knee treatment Monreal will be out a few weeks after undergoing regenerative treatment on his knee.

Impact Monreal underwent a similar treatment in March, which forced him to miss three matches and about a month total. That means there's a decent chance he won't be ready for the Aug. 15 opener at Barcelona, which is roughly three weeks away.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mathew Ryan - Dealing with small knee injury Ryan had to undergo a small procedure on cartilage in his knee and should be released from the hospital the next day, his club announced Monday.

Impact Ryan joined La Real to support Alejandro Remiro in goal, so his absence may not make much of a difference if he couldn't play when the season begins.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Scores in win Oyarzabal scored oen goal from four shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Australia.

Impact Oyarzabal couldn't make much of an impact in the previous match against Egypt but made his presence felt in Sunday's result. With the entire Spanish side looking better, Oyarzabal could be quite the asset as long as he's the starting striker heading into the final group stage game against Argentina.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mikel Oyarzabal - Shotless in draw Oyarzabal failed to take a shot in 68 minutes of Thursday's scoreless draw with Egypt.

Impact Oyarzabal did make some threatening runs, but couldn't get past a stout Egyptian back line. The start to this tournament looks eerily similar to Spain's opening match at the Euros, so it's important that Oyarzabal gets more aggressive in the attack if he's to make an impact. Up next is the second group stage game against Australia, which beat Argentina 2-0 in their opener.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Rodrigues - Suffers injury in preseason Rodrigues suffered a muscular injury during the preseason, his club announced Monday.

Impact Rodrigues returned to La Real from his season on loan at Eibar and it's unclear if he'll have much of a role to play at his current club. This injury won't help him get fit before the season begins, so any further loan may have to wait before it happens.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville FC's Jonathan Gomez prepares to join La Liga's Real Sociedad after season The 17-year-old defender, who turns 18 in September, would be eligible to join the Spanish club in January.

JULY 14, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Mathew Ryan - Heading to La Real Ryan signed with Real Sociedad from Brighton on Monday. He's committed to a two-year contract with an option for a third.

Impact Ryan struggled for minutes since losing his starting job at Brighton before last season and then was Bernd Leno's backup at Arsenal in 2021. He'll now likely back up Alejandro Remiro at his next stop, as Moya's departure left a gap in the goalkeeping depth chart.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Creates three chances versus Italy Oyarzabal took two shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created three scoring chances and won two duels in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs to Italy.

Impact Oyarzabal had a fine outing, pacing his team for chances, although he whiffed on a great chance to give his team the lead early in the second half, failing to head it home on a ball over the top. He has scored once during the Euro, tallying nine shots, seven chances created and nine crosses in six appearances (one start).

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Guridi - Extends contract with La Real Guridi signed a three-year contract extension with Real Sociedad on Monday.

Impact Guridi made 17 league appearances (eight starts) last season and was tied down to keep a promising player committed for a little longer. As a defensive-midfielder, Guridi needs to start more frequently in order to be seriously useful in fantasy.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Slots home winning penalty Oyarzabal took three shots (two on goal) and created three chances from four crosses (three accurate) in addition to scoring the winning penalty during Friday's win over Switzerlan...

Impact Oyarzabal has come off the bench in every match of the tournament and has now made important plays in two straight extra-time games. If this isn't enough to push him into the lineup, he may never get the chance, though his production as a substitute is impressive.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Extends contract until 2026 Isak signed a contract extension through 2026 with Real Sociedad on Thursday.

Impact Isak recorded two assists in four games of Euro 2020 but was much more productive with 17 goals and two assists in 34 games of the 2020/21 La Liga season. Alongside other rising talents in Carlos Fernandez and Mikel Oyarzabal, Isak and his teammates will be worth tracking for how many goals they can score before bigger teams start asking how much it would take to acquire them.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Provides another assist Isak recorded one assist with two chances created across 97 minutes during a 2-1 loss Tuesday against Ukraine.

Impact Isak logged the assist to an Emil Forsberg goal. The former recorded two assists with six chances created across four Euro 2020 games. Though no longer participating in the tournament, Isak supplied serviceable fantasy value and hype for his profile.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain taking 6 players from Euro 2020 to Tokyo Olympics

Spain will take six members from its European Championship squad to the Tokyo Olympics

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain dumps Croatia in extra time, earns European Championship quarters berth Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal scored in extra time Monday to give Spain a 5-3 win over Croatia and a place in the European Championship quarter...

JUNE 28, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Mikel Oyarzabal - Scores against Croatia Oyarzabal scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) in 32 minutes off the bench during Monday's 5-3 win over Croatia.

Impact Oyarzabal added the final goal of the game to finish off one of the most exciting games of the tournament so far. He's come off the bench in all four Euro games, so even this goal may not be enough for Oyarzabal to pick up a start in the quarterfinals.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE