Sarr and Gorrotxategi in Real Sociedad squad vs Espanyol

Real Sociedad have released their squad list for the home clash against Espanyol at Anoeta. As MARCA reports, the key novelties are two: Mamadou Sarr makes the squad despite having only trained once with the team, and Jon Gorrotxategi appears back after seeming to move past his long-standing groin issues. On the other side, Jon Pacheco is not included.

Changes in the squad

According to the same source, neither Sarr nor Gorrotxategi look like guaranteed starters, and the expected starting XI would be very similar to the one used in the first two league matchdays. Oyarzabal remains the main reference up front, while attention also turns to who is ready to return or keep playing after the early season.

Minutes and lineup calls

The article also leaves several selection questions for the match, particularly at left-back: whether Aihen gets a chance or Sergio Gómez holds his place for the opening run of games. It adds that Óskarsson could be back, while Soler and Zubeldia are possible substitutes.