Pellegrino Matarazzo said Zakharyan and Aramburu are back in the Real Sociedad squad for the match against Levante UD, a timely boost after both players trained with the group and came through their injuries much better. He said they are ready to return, and that Real Sociedad now goes into the game with two recoveries that change the picture for selection.
That matters now because the update came on the eve of Real Sociedad Vs Levante, just after the team returned from a long trip. Matarazzo said the squad must manage workloads and use rotations when necessary, because immediate recovery is not simple after travel and the players who do not start still need the best training possible under the circumstances.
The coach also made clear that this is not a full squad reset. Odriozola is the only injured player, while Marchi played against Málaga and then went with Sanse because he needs competition minutes. Lebarbier stayed out of the squad because other players are performing well, a reminder that the return of two players does not remove the competition for places.
Matarazzo framed the match as a test of progress against a Levante UD side he described as stable and competitive in LALIGA, pointing out that it also won its last match against Athletic. His message was simple: Real Sociedad is in a good moment, but the work now is to balance fitness, form and the strain of travel before the lineup is finally set.
What remains unresolved is whether Zakharyan, who trained with the squad and was described as much better after his injury, or Aramburu will be in the starting eleven. For Real Sociedad, the real news is not only that they are available again, but that the decision now moves from medical update to match-day judgment.
