The player that Real Sociedad has completely forgotten about

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14/05/26 20:00:00

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Real Sociedad is currently going through a delicate moment on the right flank. What seemed like an excess of players in the right-back position has turned into a vulnerable area with no clear alternatives.

The departure of Hamari Traoré to Paris FC for €4.5 million left the squad with less competition, while Rupérez's meniscus injury has further limited options. In addition, there is the physical wear on Aramburu, who is forced to make long international trips with Venezuela.

Odriozola, forgotten by Sergio Francisco at Real Sociedad

In this context, everything seemed to indicate that Álvaro Odriozola would have a chance to regain prominence in Sergio Francisco's team. However, as reflected by EstadioDeportivo, the reality has been quite different. Against Real Madrid, the coach preferred to improvise by placing Aritz Elustondo on the right rather than resorting to the former Madridista, who watched the full 90 minutes from the bench despite warming up on the sidelines.

The situation is worrying. The coach from San Sebastián doesn't count on him and has practically made him an invisible player. The competition in the squad is fierce: up to 27 players make up the first team, including young players like Pablo Marín, Jon Martín, and Rupérez himself. This scenario significantly complicates Odriozola's chances of even making it into the 23-player LaLiga matchday squads.

During the last summer transfer window, the full-back tried to find a place elsewhere. There were talks with clubs in the Italian Serie A, where he had previously played for Fiorentina, but his high salary thwarted any negotiations. Ultimately, he remained in San Sebastián with a contract binding him until 2029, although he has no place in his current coach's plans.

Odriozola's case contrasts with what was expected upon his return to Anoeta. In the past campaign, he barely played 418 minutes across eight matches, and it seems that this season he will continue to be sidelined. His situation can be summed up in one word: neglect. Real Sociedad, which heavily invested in other reinforcements, has left him in the shadows, without minutes and without trust.

If this trend continues, the upcoming winter transfer market appears to be the natural exit. Odriozola needs playing time, and Real does not seem willing to provide it. If a suitable offer arrives in January, it would not be surprising for the club and the player to part ways. The full-back, who still holds value in foreign leagues, may seek a new destination to rediscover lost regularity.

What is clear is that the relationship between Odriozola and Real Sociedad seems broken. Invisible to Sergio Francisco, overshadowed by teammates playing out of position, and even forgotten when circumstances seemed favorable, the player from San Sebastián awaits a second chance that may no longer come at Anoeta. January will mark the beginning of a new chapter in his career.

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