A hectic summer is coming up in San Sebastián. Real Sociedad is close to losing one of its pillars in defense, Robin Le Normand. However, according to the newspaper AS, The San Sebastian club has decided not to invest in signings or look for reinforcements in the market and to fully trust the players it has in its squad and in the youth squad.to to cover what could be a very important loss for next season.
Experience and talent
Those responsible for the Txuri-Urdin club are calm and confident that the players on the team can assume the role of Le Normand. This confidence is based on the experience of the current defenders, as well as the quality of the young promises formed in Zubieta.
Imanol Alguacil will talk about the next course with Aritz Elustondo, Jon Pacheco and Igor Zubeldia as the main candidates to occupy Le Normand’s position in the center of the defense. These three players have proven their worth at different times in recent seasons and have the necessary experience to assume greater responsibilities and have more stripes.
Despite having to deal with injuries last season, Aritz Elustondo has proven to be a reliable player with great influence in the locker room. His character and leadership ability can be vital for Imanol Alguacil and Realista’s defense.
Igor Zubeldia, Le Normand’s most frequent teammate, is prepared to lead the Txuri-Urdin defense. His knowledge of the defensive system and his ability to read the game They make him the natural successor of the French.
J.on Pacheco is considered one of the club’s great promises. With a great capacity for growth, the footballer from Elizondo (Navarra) has taken important steps in the last season and, being left-footed, he is emerging as the ideal replacement for Le Normand’s position in the left center of the defense.
Bet on young promises
In addition to having the defenders on the squad who have more experience, Real Sociedad has decided to bet on other younger players like Jon Martín. The San Sebastian native is expected to be part of the first team after his renewal. Martín will have the opportunity to progressively gain experience, becoming a key player for the team’s future.
Another player to keep in mind is Urko González de Zárate, who has already demonstrated his versatility by playing as a defender on more than one occasion. His contribution can be very important for Real to maintain its solid defense.
