The preseason is about to begin

Even if it seems like a joke, or perhaps a mistake, it is not so, because, despite the fact that the 2024-25 League will start for Real Sociedad in about ten days, it can be rightly said that the preseason, the In fact, it started the day before, Monday in Zubieta, with the regrouping of the internationals – the Olympians are still missing – and waiting for the squad to be closed, both in terms of arrival and departure.

It is always said that until September begins – here we usually add that until the Concha regattas are over -, the competition itself does not begin. This year, we may have to wait a little longer, due to the specific events that took place in 2024, with the Euro Cup and the Olympics at the same time. The chaotic nature of the calendar in recent times has had characters bordering on the insane on this occasion, and I imagine Imanol the number of players you can expect for the corresponding session is calculated daily. If we add to this some unexpected transfers, with many flight hours and thousands of kilometers involved, which take into account completely legitimate interests, but which conflict with sporting desires, then we have a complete puzzle.

Trying, as of now, to anticipate a possible eleven for the league debut against Rayo Vallecano in Anoeta, is something that eludes even one. Imanol, with only one serious chance left to consolidate his team against a consistent rival, tomorrow, Friday, against Unión Berlin. It is true that it happens to other teams as well, but in the case of Real this season it has acquired very clear characteristics. So we can do nothing but take the consequences of those first days with great care and caution, waiting for the Oriotarra coach to bring unity to a squad that, at this time, is still far from in determining. Patience is needed.

There is a hole in the defense

For now, and pending events regarding other Real Sociedad players, the only confirmed weight loss related to last season is the Le Normand. Breton became one of the defensive bastions of the team Imanol, and his departure opens a big question about the future defensive solvency, in the short and medium term. I believe that the disruption caused by the departure of the real leader of the real defense in recent years has not been properly analyzed. Find a suitable replacement that meets all the demands that the competition provides at these levels, with Real participation in very difficult tasks. Jon Pacheco He is a footballer with undoubted potential, and the great hope of the Zubieta factory, John Martin, is knocking on doors, but, at this moment, everything is promises, hopes, unproven reality. The presence of Le Normand, in addition to his specific contribution, means giving the defense the appropriate conditions to promote the growth of young talents. Everything can be great, because talent and commitment are together, but now it will be more difficult.

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Sadiq is nervous

Since his arrival at Real, almost nothing has gone well for the Nigerian footballer. All these were misfortunes, misfortunes, and some recent incidents revealed his nervous situation. He knows that his current situation is critical, and the only convenient solution is an honorable exit. Nothing can be done but to make the positions on both sides more flexible.

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An inappropriate stumble

This matter is not much talked about, because other issues are getting attention these days, but the damage of Zakharyan, forced to undergo surgery, has its significance. The Russian, little by little, is forced to fulfill the role to which he seems to have been called upon his arrival. This ankle injury only slows down, once again, the development of the footballer, which we are all waiting for.