Real society and Alaves faces are seen this Sunday in the Basque derby that they will play on matchday 28 of LaLiga Santander.
The Gipuzkoans recover their Belgian striker Adnan Januzaj to face the duel against a Alaves who arrives at the Reale Arena more than hard-pressed in the classification.
The return of the Belgian attacker, absent in the previous three games, may be important to take a step forward in attack after the irregularity shown by the team from San Sebastian in recent weeks, with alternating good results and unexpected goals.
The 4-1 against Real Madrid again leaves the Basques in a state of need for victory, who need the three points because the rivals press.
Imanol Sheriff has casualties in attack –Carlos Fernandez, David Silva, Ander Barrenetxea and Nais Djouahra– but at least alleviates the defenses with the recovery of Diego Ricowhich will allow him to return to a less forced scheme at the rear.
The set of Jose Luis Mendilibarfor its part, recovers troops in midfield for this duel and will be able to count on the entire squad.
Behind the draw against Sevilla (0-0) In one of the best games since the Biscayan coach has been on the bench, the team from Vitoria has opened a door to believe in their recovery and to be able to reach the places of salvation, still three points away.
Senegalese Mamadou Loum he will return to the center of the field and will form a couple with the Argentine Gonzalo Escalante.
To these may be added Peter Pons after being one of the most prominent on the last day.
It will be one of the few changes made by the Babazorro coach compared to the last game, but he will maintain the tactical drawing that has given him such good results in the last month with Joselu Mato pointed and Luis Rioja and Edgar Mendez in bands.
Alavés will have the encouragement of more than 700 fans who will support the babazorros to try to get José Luis Mendilibar to get his first victory at Anoeta after eight games.
Likely lineups:
Real society: I recall; Zaldua, Elustondo, Le Normand, Aihen Muñoz; Illarramendi, Merino, Rafinha; Januzaj, Oyarzabal and Isak.
Deportivo Alaves: Pacheco; Tenaglia, Laguardia, Lejeune, Duarte; Escalante, Loum, Rioja, Jason; Vallejo and Joselu.
Referee: Jorge Figueroa Vázquez (Andalusian Committee).
Stadium: Royal Arena.
Hour: 18.30.
Source: Eitb
Ricardo is a renowned author and journalist, known for his exceptional writing on top-news stories. He currently works as a writer at the 247 News Agency, where he is known for his ability to deliver breaking news and insightful analysis on the most pressing issues of the day.
