Real Sociedad coach, Pellegrino Matarazzo, has published the list of 24 players who will travel to the Rosaleda for the match against Málaga. The call includes several key pieces that are expected to influence the result, in addition to the incorporation of a new player to replace the missing Yangel Herrera.
Among those called up are Óskarsson, who has returned to the first team after a brief spell in the reserve team, and Sanse midfielder Alex Learbier, who replaces Yangel. The Venezuelan has retired due to an overload in his calf and the coach has decided to count on Learbier, who had not played minutes for Sanse against Almería because he was reserved to join the main squad. In addition, Pablo Marín will not be available, as he must serve a suspension after receiving a direct red card in the last match against Deportivo for a penalty on Nsongo.
The confirmed casualties also include Jon Mikel Aramburu, Álvaro Odriozola and Luken Beitia, who had already been previously announced. With the absence of these players, Real Sociedad has a small but solid group for the match.
As for the additions, the big news is the return of Orri Óskarsson to domestic competition. The Icelandic striker, who had been suspended in the last league match against Deportivo, is once again at the coach's disposal after having played one minute in Belgium. In addition, the group is completed with the usual Marchal, the attacker Carrera and the goalkeeper Folgado, who are part of the squad of “colts” called up.
With the list finalized, the team prepares to look for the three points it needs in LaLiga. Real Sociedad will have a group of 24 players, among which the core pieces and the return of key players stand out, to face the challenge that Málaga represents this season.