Injury Concerns Ahead of San Mamés Derby for Real Sociedad

omidbasir- The absence of Ander Barrenetxea was the most notable aspect of Real Sociedad’s penultimate training session ahead of the derby at San Mamés. The team is set to face Athletic Bilbao without several key players, including Unai Marrero, Iñaki Rupérez, Duje Caleta-Car, Arsen Zakharyan, and Take Kubo. Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo continues to utilize youth players from the B team, Job Ochieng and Dani Díaz.

Barrenetxea did not participate in training due to discomfort from a recent impact. It is anticipated that this will not hinder his return to practice on Saturday, allowing him to potentially face Athletic Bilbao, although his physical condition remains to be seen.

Following yesterday’s injury to Marrero, B team goalkeeper Aitor Fraga has been called up to train under Matarazzo, which means he will not participate in tonight’s match against Las Palmas. Similarly, Ochieng and Dani Díaz are expected to be included in the squad for the second consecutive week, hoping to gain some playing time.

Barrenetxea’s absence adds to the list of sidelined players, which now includes Yangel Herrera, who may be close to returning to the squad after more than three months.