Real Sociedad travel to Mestalla this Sunday with Jon Mikel Aramburu back in their squad, while Valencia CF, stuck in 19th place with just 4 points from six games, are in desperate need of a win to climb away from the relegation zone. The Venezuelan full-back missed Thursday's Europa League fixture but is available for the league clash.
Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo confirmed the news. "Aramburu is aiming to regain his place in the starting team," the coach explained. On the downside, Igor Zubeldia remains absent with muscular issues. The travelling squad includes goalkeepers Remiro, Marrero and Fraga, and a long list of outfield players featuring the return of Carlos Soler to his former home. "Soler, on his return home, could be in the mix," Matarazzo added.
Valencia approach this match on the back of a run of five games with just one win, a 0-1 victory over Alavés last time out thanks to a Luis Rioja goal. Their recent form reads one win and four defeats. With the team having scored only two goals and conceded ten all season, the need for points at Mestalla is critical.
Real Sociedad, sitting 12th, arrive aiming for a second consecutive league win. Remiro is expected to start in goal, with a defence of Jon Martín, Sarr and Sergio Gómez. In midfield, Soler could partner Yangel Herrera or Gorrotxategi in a double pivot, while the attack is set to feature Kubo, Sucic and Guedes for freshness, with Oyarzabal as the most advanced forward. This is the seventh and final match for both sides before the international break.
More detail at Marca - Primera
