Real Sociedad name line-up for Chelsea friendly at Stamford Bridge as Oyarzabal joins late | OneFootball

Real Sociedad visit Stamford Bridge for their final pre-season friendly, with the line-up named and Mikel Oyarzabal included in the squad.

As reported by AS, Matarazzo starts Remiro in goal behind Aramburu, Jon Martín, Beitia and Sergio Gómez, with Carlos Soler, Sucic and Herrera in midfield, and Kubo, Barrene and Oskarsson leading the attack.

At Chelsea, fierce competition for places turns this into a key audition, with several players looking to convince Xabi Alonso they belong in his plans.

Real Sociedad have arrived in London and were out on the pitch roughly an hour before kick-off.

Oyarzabal joins after only four training sessions and looks set for a limited role with the Betis opener in mind. Matarazzo is without Guedes, Pacheco and Gorrotxategi, and has called up Sanse youngsters to complete the squad.

It is a demanding tune-up against a refreshed Chelsea managed by former Real Sociedad man Xabi Alonso, a valuable marker before competitive action begins.

Source: AS

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