The Cup, the tournament of opportunities, is back on the scene for Real Sociedad. Opportunities for non-giant clubs to win a title or appear in the media in the case of more modest ones. Opportunities for towns to host a First or Second team and see elite football in first person. Opportunities for players in the squad who play less to prove their worth.
The tie that Real had to face against modest Buñol, a regional team, turned the focus to the bench. Unit B and C will be the stars this Wednesday except for an unexpected script twist. Imanolwho turned big last year against Cazalegas and this year everything indicates that he will repeat the formula, and even with some more changes, due to his decisions so far this year.
It’s time to defend yourself
11 out of 13 players who didn’t break into the typical eleven (in terms of minutes and starts) this season (Silva and Tierney was wounded) had to undertake the challenge in the lands of Valencia. None of them have played more than 400 minutes so far and, in fact, only Turrientes, Fernandez and Pacheco They played over 300′.
It will also be a good way to encourage short attackers such as Sadiqwhich has not been marked, Cho, Carlos Fernandez either Zakharyan. Between the four of them they have only one goal, the Sevillian against Valencia.
What hasn’t aired this season is First Marrerosecond goalkeeper despite having a reserve team number, Everything indicates that he will be the goalkeeper in Requena this Wednesday, as before. Zubiaurre in Talavera. Of the field players, the least played was Olasagasti, which adds up to just 20 minutes. 10 the first day, and 10 the day before in Vallecas, curious. It depends on the idea of Imanol for the midfield but while he may not have a place in the eleven, it would be strange not to see him on the artificial green at some point. He performed at the same moment of this course.
Doubts behind
Defensiveness creates uncertainty. Traoré and Aihen They come from many games and the one from Etxauri has no replacement due to the injury of Tierney. It’s coming from the right Odriozola to play something, but otherwise Aritz aims to be side. To the left, or continue Aihen either Pacheco may move your position. There are several other options. Zubeldia He is sanctioned, for now, for Saturday so he aims to be a starter if Pacheco He has to play as a winger and Odriozola is not there to be a starter.
In front, Urko and Turrientes They seem clear bet and Zakharyan can be done braise or leave your place to Olasagasti and play as a band, as in Vallecas. Cho He’s a winning horse when it comes to the right lineup (he’s only had one start and 265′) and the big ‘fight’ is between Sadiq and Carlos Fernandez, although it is not excluded to see both. They need to play and score and this is a good day for that.
Sanse’s contribution, limited but possible
The new cup format and the tight calendar of a European team like Real means that in the 1st round of the KO tournament they can be called up from the reserve team. The most favorable position for this to happen against Buñol is the winger, with Traoré and Aihen full of minutes, Tierney injured and Odriozola in the middle, someone may replace them. Del Sanse can only climb Agote on the left, and Aramburu or Rupérez on the right. Zoilo or Cantero is older (there’s an adaptable one there). They aim to join the ‘Maguna’ or Marín, which is more often in the team dynamic. Presence in practice today is key.
Source: La Verdad
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