The La Real star player has been set for weeks on the sidelines, news that is no doubt music to the ears of the Red Devils
Real Sociedad star Mikel Oyarzabal has been plagued by a turmoil and will miss Spain ‘s upcoming Europa League side clash with Manchester United as a result.
The news comes as a big blow to the San Sebastian outfit, with the 23-year-old’s scintillating form this season playing a big part in helping bring the club to sixth place there the Liga position.
It is unknown at this time how much the people of Eibar will have to spend on the sidelines.
What has Real Sociedad said?
In a statement released on Thursday, La Real said: “Mikel Oyarzabal has developed tendinopathy in the proximal hamstring tendons of the right thigh.
“He has started physical therapy treatment. Return to action will depend on the evolution of its symptoms. “
How has Oyarzabal performed this season?
Oyarzabal has been in incredible form in the 2020-21 campaign, scoring 12 goals and scoring five assists in all competitions so far.
The player himself stopped from the spot to see Sociedad’s finishing level at 1-1 against Barcelona in the Spanish Supercup, although the Blaugrana eventually lifted the title after a penalty shootout.
Is there a rough idea when it comes back?
Tendinitis can take up to six weeks to fully heal – and if you return to action too early it can become weaker and more likely to recur.
Furthermore, the greater the impact on the same area, the greater the potential for long-term damage.
So it is likely that the tail end will be in March when Oyarzabal returns to action, meaning he would miss important games against Man Utd, Real Madrid and Barcelona, although he could be against the Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey at the beginning of April.