Injury
Barrenetxea to undergo surgery, likely out for rest of season
The Real Sociedad winger was hurt against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, and Spanish media report that his absence could run five to six months.
Golviva Newsroom
Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea will undergo surgery after a serious muscle injury to the back of his right thigh, according to Spanish media. He felt a sharp strain in the match against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Mundo Deportivo says the injury is more serious than feared and that he is unlikely to play again this season. The club has not given a timeframe, but the paper estimates he could be sidelined for five to six months.
Record describes a serious injury to the hamstring tendon and recalls a similar problem he suffered in 2022.
AS says Barrenetxea had been enjoying his best spell, and the injury comes after he had already been ruled out of Spain's squad for the November international break.
Golviva values Barrenetxea at €18.6m, about 3% above his market value of €18m on Transfermarkt. The 24-year-old is under contract until June 2030 and has 2 goals and 2 assists in 11 appearances this season, with an average rating of 6.85.
Sources
This article is based on reports by:
- Record — Barrenetxea em risco para o resto da época: extremo da Real Sociedad revive lesão de 2022
- Mundo Deportivo — Se confirman los peores temores: Barrenetxea, adiós a casi toda la temporada
- AS — Barrenetxea sufre una lesión severa y pasará por el quirófano
Written by the Golviva newsroom from the reports below, with figures from Golviva’s own database. Spotted a mistake? Tell us. · How we report
