Matarazzo unable to recover key player in time; includes Carrera in 25-man squad

Mamadou Sarr ruled out with left leg muscle injury sustained against Lyon; will miss several weeks and Senegal's international break.

Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo has named a 25-player squad for the match against Rayo Vallecano, with the main news being the absence of defender Mamadou Sarr. Sarr suffered a calf problem during the Lyon game that has been confirmed as a muscle injury in his left leg.

The club's medical report indicates he will need several weeks to recover and will also miss Senegal's international fixtures during the break.

There is positive news elsewhere in the squad. Mikel Oyarzabal returns after recovering from a knock, and Carlos Soler is back after being sidelined by a virus that affected him in the Lyon match. Arsen Zakharyan and Luken Beitia also return to the squad after overcoming ankle and other fitness issues respectively.

Forward Gorka Carrera is included in the squad as a new addition. The inclusions mean Lebarbier and Marchal miss out on selection.