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Takefusa Kubo - Could return in knockout stages Kubo (knee) suffered a minor sprain and is not expected to feature in the next few matches, though a return later in the tournament remains possible, according to Eric Bretos, the...

Impact Kubo injured his left knee in Japan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands and will miss the next few matches, though the injury is not believed to be serious and is being described as a mild sprain. He could target a return in the knockout stage if Japan advance. He had started as a right sided forward and assisted the equalizer before going down in a second half collision that forced his substitution. An MRI in Tennessee confirmed he would remain with the squad, though he did not travel with the team for the match against Tunisia.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jon Pacheco - Back to Real Sociedad Pacheco will return to parent club Real Sociedad following the conclusion of his loan spell at Deportivo Alaves, the club announced.

Impact Pacheco made 25 appearances for Alaves across the season, accumulating 2,004 minutes as a regular fixture in the defensive unit, giving his best in every match throughout the campaign. The center-back departs with the club's gratitude for his contribution during the season. He underwent an ankle surgery at the end of the season and will look to recover to be ready for the preseason with the Basques.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takefusa Kubo - Still with squad, group stage in jeopardy Kubo (knee) is staying with the Japanese squad but is in jeopardy of missing the group stage, according to JFA Officals, per Football Zone. We are not disclosing the full recovery...

Impact Kubo is still recovering from a knee injury as he didn't train today, although he has remained with the squad despite his possible absence. This is encouraging for the attacker, as it appears a return to this tournament is likely. However, this may depend on whether Japan can qualify for the knockouts, as it now appears a group stage return for Kubo could be unlikely. Either way, he will be doing his best to cure his knee and return as soon as possible.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takefusa Kubo - Not training Wednesday Kubo (knee) didn't take part in training Wednesday, per SportsHochi.

Impact Kubo wasn't involved in training during Wednesday's session and is set for a scan. He's not going to depart the squad, but it's more likely than not he plays no part during the next match vs. Tunisia. Junya Ito could come into the starting XI in place of Kubo.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Five shots versus Cape Verde Oyarzabal generated five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cape Verde.

Impact Oyarzabal started up top for Spain in the World Cup opener, joining Ferran Torres and Gavi in the front three with Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal on the bench due to injury. Oyarzabal had plenty of chances to find the back of the net, but he was frustrated by Cape Verde's impressive low block and only managed one shot on target. Despite his struggles in the box, he nearly won the match in the 89th minute, but his shot was blocked heroically by Pico Lopes. With Yamal and Williams back fit, it's unclear if Oyarzabal will continue to start or if Ferran Torres will move into the No. 9 position. Regardless, he is still set to play an important role in Spain's attempt at glory as his position is really the only questionable part of the team's elite roster.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takefusa Kubo - Status uncertain after blow Kubo (knee) was able to walk off the field after suffering an injury in Sunday's draw with the Netherlands and commented about his condition "I don't know, I really don't know. I t...

Impact Kubo appeared to take a knock to the knee and received medical treatment before his exit from the game, in which he set up the first of Japan's goals. While the attacker is hopeful to avoid a major issue, he'll need to be assessed and could be at risk of missing the next World Cup matchup against Tunisia. His absence would significantly limit the team's dribbling talent and would be covered by either Junya Ito or Sunday's assist contributor Koki Ogawa.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takefusa Kubo - Off with knee injury Kubo was taken off the field in the 70th minute of Sunday's match against the Netherlands due to an apparent knee injury.

Impact Kubo looked to be struggling at times in the second half Sunday, which would lead to his eventual exit, leaving the field with medical attention and ice on his knee. This is a major storyline to watch for the team as they advance in the tournament, as he is a major part of the attack, their star young talent. He was replaced by Koji Ogawa after starting in the center of the attacking midfield, a possible replacement if he misses further time.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Duje Caleta-Car - Trains in full Saturday Caleta-Car (back) returned to full training on Saturday, confirming his recovery from the back issue that had kept him out of Croatia's pre-tournament friendlies, according to The...

Impact Caleta-Car had been managing the back problem throughout the preparation period but his return to collective sessions is a timely boost for coach Zlatko Dalic heading into the tournament. The Lyon center-back, who contributed one goal, 24 tackles, 28 interceptions and 129 clearances across 27 La Liga appearances for Real Sociedad on loan, is expected to be now fully available for Croatia's World Cup campaign.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Scores opener against Peru Oyarzabal scored the opener in Monday's 3-1 victory against Peru, confirming his full fitness and cementing his status as the expected starter leading Spain's front line at the Wor...

Impact Oyarzabal had been rested for the Iraq friendly as a precautionary measure but his goal against Peru is the perfect statement of intent heading into Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15. The Real Sociedad forward brings technical quality, intelligent movement and clinical finishing to a Spain side that arrives at the tournament as one of the genuine favorites to lift the trophy, and his return to form and fitness is a timely boost for coach Luis de la Fuente.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Scores in friendly vs. Chile Guedes (ankle) came off the bench and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Chile.

Impact Guedes began the game on the bench, but he entered at the HT break and took advantage of a through ball from Ruben Neves to find the back of the net with a composed finish past Lawrence Vigoroux. Guedes should be a depth option for Portugal's loaded attacking line in the World Cup.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Returns to full training Guedes (ankle) has returned to full training with Portugal and is experiencing no discomfort from the ankle problem that had kept him out of Real Sociedad's final league fixture, a...

Impact Guedes had pushed through the Copa del Rey final despite carrying the injury, an effort that ultimately took its toll on his performances in the closing weeks of the season. His full recovery is a timely boost for coach Roberto Martinez, with the winger now training at the same level as his teammates at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras and positioning himself as a genuine contender for a starting role in the pre-tournament friendlies against Chile and Nigeria. Portugal have been drawn in Group K alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia, with their campaign opening on June 17 in Houston. Guedes enters the competition healthy and provides coach Roberto Martinez with another attacking option.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Rested for Iraq friendly Oyarzabal has been left out of the squad for Wednesday's friendly against Iraq as a technical decision by coach Luis de la Fuente, with no physical complaints reported, according t...

Impact Oyarzabal is being given rest to ensure he arrives at the World Cup in the best possible condition, with de la Fuente taking a cautious approach in the first of two pre-tournament friendlies to protect his most important players. The Real Sociedad forward is expected to be fully available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, where he will look to build on a strong individual season that saw him establish himself as one of the most clinical and intelligent forwards in La Liga, bringing his combination of technical quality, intelligent movement and goal-scoring instinct to a Spain side that arrives at the tournament as one of the genuine favorites to lift the trophy.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Takefusa Kubo - Creative heartbeat of Japan Kubo has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be the primary attacking threat and creative force for the Samurai Blue throughout the competition.

Impact Kubo made 24 La Liga appearances for Real Sociedad this season, contributing two goals and four assists while also winning the Copa del Rey in what was a positive if injury-affected campaign for the young winger. The left-footed right winger brings dribbling ability, quick feet and a creative vision that makes him Japan's most dangerous individual attacker, and manager Moriyasu will build much of Japan's attacking play around his ability to create chances and unlock defenses with his technical brilliance. Kubo heads into the World Cup as the player the entire nation will be watching most closely, and a deep run at the tournament could finally establish him as one of the best players in the world.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Sucic - Three shots in 1-1 draw Sucic recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact Sucic took three shots as his side drew away 1-1. The midfielder started his 10th game of the season. He has scored three goals across his 1,018 minutes, where he has mostly played centrally in midfield or on the right. This was the third game this season that he has attempted three shots.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Gomez - Assists opener in 1-1 win Gomez assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 9th minute.

Impact Gomez provided his sixth assist of the season as he connected with Orri Oskarsson to put Real Sociedad ahead, before they drew the game 1-1. Four of the left-backs assists this season have come in his last five games.He created a chance for the fifth start in a row.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Orri Oskarsson - Scores opener in 1-1 draw Oskarsson scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Oskarsson scored the only goal for Real Sociedad as they went on to draw 1-1 with Espanyol. This was his eighth start of the season, and he scored his ninth goal of the campaign. Six of his eight starts in La Liga have come in the last eight Real Sociedad matches. He has taken at least three shots in the last three matches he has played in.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Marrero - Seven saves in 1-1 draw Unai Marrero recorded seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Impact Marrero made seven saves as his side drew 1-1 with Espanyol in the final game of the year. This was the youngsters' first start of the season, having played five games across La Liga and Europa League last year. In total he only kept one clean sheet in all these games.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Misses finale after warm-up issue Remiro felt discomfort in his right calf during the warm-up and will not feature in Saturday's season finale against Espanyol.

Impact Remiro had been named in the starting lineup but felt discomfort in his right calf during the warm-up, preventing him from taking part in the final league game of the season. Unai Marrero was handed the start in his absence.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Out for season finale Guedes won't be an option for Saturday's game against Espanyol due to an ankle injury, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Guedes felt a bit of pain in his ankle, that's wh...

Impact Guedes was one of the best players for Real Sociedad in the 2025/26 season, finishing the campaign with eight goals and four assists across 32 appearances (22 starts). He'll aim to recover in time to represent Portugal in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol vs Real Sociedad Prediction and Betting Tips | May 23rd 2026 In this intriguing final fixture of the 2025–26 La Liga campaign, Espanyol host Real Sociedad at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday.

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Duje Caleta-Car - Available after ban Caleta-Car is an option again following the suspension he served Sunday against Valencia.

Impact Caleta-Car will have a decent chance of bouncing back to a starting position in the final game of the season, challenging Igor Zubeldia and Jon Martin at center-back. The experienced defender has racked up a variety of stats throughout the campaign, having posted multiple clearances and blocks in each of his last three matches played.

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