Aramburu's absence and Fort's doubt force Matarazzo to improvise

Right-back Aramburu ruled out for at least three matches after suffering a soleus muscle injury in his right leg during training.

Real Sociedad right-back Jon Mikel Aramburu has been sidelined with a right leg muscle injury sustained during his first training session after returning from international duty with Venezuela. The club confirmed a soleus strain and expects him to miss at least the upcoming fixtures against Deportivo, Union SG, and Málaga. Manager Matarazzo faces a defensive crisis on the right flank, as backup Héctor Fort is also dealing with a knee issue and missed Friday's Basque Country Cup derby.