Imanol Alguacil will only be able to put into the fray more similar to a gala eleven that he has available today in the decisive Copa del Rey match against Real Betis. The latest recoveries of Zubimendi and Muñoz allow him to count on practically all his important players. The only confirmed casualties will be those of Barrenetxea, Carlos Fernández and Monreal, of which only the latter could be within what can be considered a typical line-up of the Oriotarra coach at Real Sociedad.
Be that as it may, Imanol will be able to put on the pitch of Anoeta this Thursday a team with full guarantees to play against Real Betis in the single-leg tie of the Cup quarterfinals. The break in the competition has favored the team from San Sebastian to have almost all of its players in top condition, and the realistic coach has a choice. Remiro will play in goal for sure because Ryan arrives just a few hours before his long journey with the Australian team. In defense, Elustondo and Le Normand are good to continue occupying the axis of the defense. While the return of Aihen Muñoz allows him to have the player who has occupied that position the most games that season, ahead of De Diego Rico and before the loss of Monreal. And on the right side, it seems that Zaldua starts with an advantage over Gorosabel.
In midfield, Zubimendi’s recovery raises doubts about which player will occupy the pivot position, because Guevara has more than fulfilled that position in recent games, but the player from San Sebastian has been ahead of the player from Vitoria for much of the season . Ahead Merino and Silva are 100% ready to start, with Rafinha and Guridi waiting for their opportunity on the bench. And in attack, Oyarzabal, Januzaj and Isak are also in full condition, so the three will be responsible for the goal against Betis. The break has also served to control the charges of the players who were more fatigued due to different circumstances, such as Merino, Silva and Oyarzabal; so Imanol has all his ‘cracks’ ready for one of the most important battles of the season so far.
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