Real Sociedad confirmed that right-back Unai Beitia was injured during Sunday's post-match training at the Anoeta stadium, which excludes him from the next League matches. The sprained ankle in his left leg, according to the club's medical report, makes him unable to play both in the match against Union Saint Gilloise in the UEFA Europa League and in the duel with Málaga in the League.
Beitia, who has started the last four games, was forced to leave training with the help of the medical staff, leaving the team with a defensive deficit that had already been affected by other casualties. The youth player joins the list of players not suitable for next week, which further reduces Real's options in the right wing area.
The club already has other injured players: Aramburu and Odriozola are out of action, while Marín is suspended in the League. Beitia's absence, along with Marín's suspension, forces the coaching staff to look for alternatives in the squad. Igor Zubeldia, who is in the recovery phase, could regain his participation in the next matches, while right back Pacheco, the last in line, could receive an opportunity if the coach decides to rotate or if Zubeldia assumes the right back role.
Real Sociedad, which already has a contingency plan for the defense, will have to adjust its lineup for the Europa League match and the League match. Beitia's sprain, although its exact severity has not been defined, indicates that the player will be unavailable for at least the next week, leaving the team with a reduced defense and the need to reorganize to remain competitive in both competitions.