Real Sociedad must step up this Sunday at Anoeta against Deportivo, a match they will face without the injured Aramburu. Matarazzo's side are looking to react after the international break and a patchy run of form that has them eighth in the table with 10 points.
Aramburu will be sidelined for two to three weeks, a blow for the coach ahead of the clash. La Real resume domestic competition after three weeks without a league game, their last memory being a 0-1 defeat to Athletic Club at San Mamés. The team's analysis on the Goazen Reala! Programme was clear. Journalists from El Diario Vasco stated: "la Real tiene que espabilar, se acabaron las excusas".
Match context
The opponent, Deportivo La Coruña, arrive at Anoeta in seventh place, just above Real Sociedad. Although they started the season well, the Galician side have taken only two points from their last three league matches. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 16:15 at the Anoeta stadium, a setting where the home fans expect a response.
Focus and reaction
All attention is now on the team's reaction in front of their own supporters. With Aramburu out, Matarazzo will have to find alternatives in a squad that has conceded 13 goals in seven matchdays. The need for points is clear to avoid losing touch with the top spots, sitting 11 points behind leaders Barcelona.
Real Sociedad host Deportivo La Coruña this Sunday at 16:15 at the Anoeta stadium.
The report in full is at diariovasco.com
