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·19 January 2026

🚨Big blow: Real Sociedad issue medical update on Take Kubo

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Real Sociedad has issued an official statement following the medical tests performed on Takefusa Kubo, confirming that the player has suffered an injury to the hamstring muscles of his left leg. The Japanese international was unable to finish the match against FC Barcelona, where the Donostia side achieved an important victory, but at a high physical cost for their star player.

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Progress and recovery time

The club’s Medical Service has not specified an exact recovery time, indicating that his availability will depend on how the injury evolves in the coming days.

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"This absence represents a serious setback for Matarazzo, as Kubo is the creative engine of Real Sociedad and his absence comes at a decisive stage of the season when the team’s European ambitions are at stake.A blow after gloryThe injury dampens the euphoria following the triumph against the LaLiga leaders. Kubo, who was instrumental during the match, now joins the "txuri-urdin" infirmary. The coaching staff hopes that physiotherapy treatment will help shorten the recovery period, although since it is a hamstring injury, maximum caution will be exercised to avoid a relapse that could keep him off the pitch for an extended period.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

📸 ANDER GILLENEA - AFP or licensors

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