Gorrotxategi trains with Real Sociedad squad after pubic injury

Jon Gorrotxategi has returned to Real Sociedad's collective training session on Wednesday at Zubieta, according to MARCA. The midfielder has been sidelined since the start of pre-season due to a pubic bone issue that he has been treating conservatively, without surgery.

His comeback is welcome news for Pellegrino Matarazzo ahead of LaLiga's kick-off. Gorrotxategi suffered similar problems last season, missing some matches but managing to feature in the Copa del Rey final that Real won.

The player has spent five weeks training away from the main group during pre-season, though he has been working individually on his recovery. His availability will be crucial for a campaign in which Real compete in four competitions.