Sevilla vs Real Sociedad Match Preview
Real Sociedad wants to secure its future in the Primera Division without team's top striker Raul Tamudo. Martin Lasarte's Errealas visit the Sanchez Pizjuan to lock horns with Sevilla, in great need of a victory to claim the last European qualifying place.
Real Sociedad's coach knows a victory in Sevilla could have a major impact on the morale of the txuri-urdin squad. Norwegian defender Vadim Demidov is ruled out due to injuries. Lasarte will have to be very creative to outwit Sevilla's defenders while at the same time nullify Palanganas' attack.
Sevilla's coach Gregorio Manzano misses Didier Zokora, Alexis Ruano, Martin Caceres and Federico Fazio, the first due to disciplinary action and the last three struggling with physical discomforts. As if it wasn't enough, Jesus Navas, Ivan Rakitic, Tiberio Guarente and Fernando Navarro are sidelined due to injuries. Chilean winger Gary Medel, on the other hand, might return to the starting squad for this clash against Real Sociedad.
Martin Lasarte recovers Mikel González and Joseba Llorente, two vital players for his scheme. Xabi Prieto might not be fully fit to perform, and his absence could leave Llorente isolated on the attack. Real Sociedad needs at least one point to secure its permanence in the Primera Division, can they return home victorious from the Sanchez Pizjuan?