Europa League preparations under way at Zubieta as Real Sociedad host Bournemouth | OneFootball

Real Sociedad have begun preparations for Thursday’s 21.00 Europa League opener against Bournemouth at Anoeta, with the first session of the week at Zubieta completed without incident.

The club are looking to move on quickly from Sunday’s defeat by Atlético de Madrid, Diario Vasco reports.

Igor Zubeldia worked separately after a late weekend withdrawal with right hamstring discomfort, leaving his participation in doubt. Jon Martín is available after serving a suspension at the weekend.

Jon Mikel Aramburu is ruled out as he must serve a ban from his red card two seasons ago in the United tie that ended La Real’s European run in the round of 16. On that night, French referee Benoit Bastien awarded three penalties to Manchester United and dismissed the Venezuelan.

Two further sessions are scheduled before the game, and whether Pablo Marín makes the matchday squad remains to be seen after he began a third week working with the group on Monday following injury.

Source: Diario Vasco

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