The Real society looks for a good result this Thursday in the match against Leipzig that will play in Germany corresponding to the first leg of the Europa League round of 32.
The txuri-urdin team starts with the goal of achieving a good result. The Royal will have the absences of Martín Zubimendi, sanctioned, and Adnan Januzaj due to a muscle injury. Also, the coach Imanol Sheriff Nor will he be able to count on players who are going through or coming out of long injuries, such as Nacho Monreal, Ander Barrenetxea and Carlos Fernández. Alexander Sorloth, on loan from Leipzig, will be able to playalthough it seems that he will wait his turn on the bench.
Portu will start to cover Januzaj’s loss. Remiro will be in goal; Zaldua, Elustondo, Le Normand and Aihen Muñoz will make up the defensive line; the center of the field will be for Zubeldia, Merino and Silva, while up front will be Oyarzabal, Portu and Isaac.
Leipzig comes to this duel at a good time. He appears to be reconnecting with his game and having put behind him the poor start to the season that led to the firing of coach Jeffrey March. Arrival on the bench Domenico Tedesco as Marsch’s successor he has led Leipzig to change their style a bit, seeking greater control, and the team has just moved into a Champions League spot in the Bundesliga.
Likely lineups:
Leipzig: Gulacsi; Klostermann, Orban, Gvardiol; Henrichs, Laimer, Haidara, Angelino; Dani Olmo; Andre Silva and Nkunku.
Real society: I recall; Zaldua, Elustondo, Le Normand, Munoz; Zubeldia, Merino, Silva; Oyarzabal, Portu, Isak.
Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey).
Stadium: Red Bull Arena (Thursday, 9:00 p.m.).
Source: Eitb
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