Kubo sidelined again: Matarazzo wants him to earn minutes

Take Kubo was left out again as Real Sociedad faced Lyon at Anoeta, watching from the bench for the fifth time in 15 matches this season. According to Mundo Deportivo, he has not reached 400 minutes in total and ranks 18th in the squad's minutes, with Job Ochieng getting more game time. Asked about his situation, Matarazzo said he had spoken with the Japanese winger some time ago and asked for more: «Take is very talented, but he has to use the minutes he gets to earn more minutes». Kubo will get another chance on Sunday against Rayo Vallecano before joining Japan for the November FIFA window. He will also stay at Real Sociedad in January, since the Asian Cup has been postponed.