Jon Aramburu on a tightrope as bookings mount for Real Sociedad | OneFootball

Jon Aramburu has owned Real Sociedad’s right flank at the start of the season, with Héctor Fort only recently arriving to offer cover. The Venezuelan has shouldered the role almost alone.

According to AS, Álvaro Odriozola’s cruciate ligament injury and Iñaki Rupérez’s return to Sanse after a pre-season setback left no natural alternatives. Pellegrino Matarazzo even tried Igor Zubeldia on that side in the second half against Real Madrid, an experiment that did not come off.

Matarazzo has cast Aramburu as the team’s warrior for his physical output, suffocating press and relentlessness. That intensity without relief has a cost, with three yellow cards in five matches.

Fort’s addition eases the strain, though the La Masia graduate needs minutes and rhythm before pushing for the shirt. Matarazzo said the youngster is strong, quick and comfortable on the ball, is increasingly in tune with their combination play and is a clear candidate for more action, but the player has told him he is not yet ready to complete 90 minutes.

At Anoeta, barring a late twist, Aramburu is expected to start against Club Atlético de Madrid. Another booking would leave him one caution from suspension before the visit to Mestalla to face Valencia on Sunday 20, with Deportivo on 11 October slated as the first game in Donostia after the international break. The Venezuela international is walking a tightrope.

Source: AS

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