Gorrotxategi continues individual work as Real Sociedad prepare for Chelsea

Jon Gorrotxategi trained away from the group in Real Sociedad's Thursday session at Zubieta. Although the midfielder had rejoined the squad on Wednesday after months out with pubic discomfort, the medical staff continues with individualised work to manage his workload carefully.

The Basque club has clarified, according to Mundo Deportivo, that this separate training is not due to any setback but is part of a detailed recovery plan. Pellegrino Matarazzo is managing the homegrown player's return cautiously to ensure he returns at full capacity.

The squad will travel to London for the final pre-season friendly against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a maximum difficulty test before LaLiga kicks off. Jon Pacheco, Gonçalo Guedes and Álvaro Odriozola remain sidelined.