Mikel Oyarzabal, captain and key player for Real Sociedad, has caused significant concern among fans after being benched just one week before the final. While most supporters were not entirely surprised, Cope has reported that the player from Eibar is not at 100%. Like other players experiencing discomfort, he underwent medical tests to rule out any serious injury.
Since all players were included in the squad list, it can be concluded that they do not have setbacks that would prevent them from competing. Guedes was also on the bench, having suffered a knock in the match against Mexico, his first friendly with his national team after several years of absence.
“"Tomorrow we will see if there is anyone, maybe yes, maybe no. Earlier this week some players were deliberately excluded from training to reduce risk, but they are ready to be in the squad and on the team. Whether they play or not, we will see."
What no one expected was that Oyarzabal, the leader and the great txuri-urdin hope for La Cartuja, was one of the players experiencing discomfort. The club will not take any risks with him, as his health is an absolute priority ahead of the final.
