EH Txapela to test Real Sociedad’s depth as internationals depart | OneFootball

Real Sociedad face Athletic in the EH Txapela at Anoeta on Friday at 19:00, with the international break stripping out nine players and turning the derby into a depth check.

According to as.com, Pellegrino Matarazzo will be without Mikel Oyarzabal, Jon Martín, Luka Sucic, Orri Óskarsson, Take Kubo, Job Ochieng, Jon Aramburu, Yangel Herrera and Mamadou Sarr.

That opens the door for Héctor Fort, Jon Pacheco, Aihen Muñoz and Arsen Zakharyan. In goal, Unai Marrero could get minutes, although Álex Remiro might also feature.

Aitor Gorrotxategi, Beñat Turrientes and Gonçalo Guedes are seeking rhythm after fitness issues, while Pablo Marín could make his first outing of the campaign following a pre-season injury.

Matarazzo has limited scope to dip into the reserves, as Real Sociedad B play Granada on Sunday at 14:00 at Anoeta. He will need to be selective with his squad and XI.

Even so, Ander Barrenetxea, Carlos Soler and Sergio Gómez are available to face Athletic, using the derby as a sharp tune-up before the run of matches that begins in October. Training is set for Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 in Zubieta.

Source: as.com

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