Real Sociedad's local newspaper rated Japan national team midfielder Kubo Takefusa (24), who returned to the starter for the first time in the match against Betis after two games, saying, “He was barely threatened on the right side.”
R Sociedad lost 1-3 to Betis in the fifth round of the Spanish league held away on the 19th. This marks the third consecutive loss, unbeatable in five games since the start of the season, and the relegation zone is on the verge of falling. Kubo returned to the starter for the first time in two games, but he was unable to change the bad tide. The shot he shot in the first half was blocked by the opposing defender, and the cross was not compatible with his side and he was substituted in the 21st minute of the second half without showing any outstanding play.
The club's local newspaper El Diario Basco, who wrote about Kubo on the day, commented, “The first time I touched the ball in the attacking third was in the 18th minute of the first half, under a 1-1 situation. It was clear that the condition was not good as there was a taping around his ankle while warming up. He induced yellow cards from Nathan and Juniolu, but despite Juniolu not being the best defender, he was barely able to pose a threat on the right side.” He rated the team with a 1 point (up to 5 points).
The newspaper selected Carlos Soler, who came on as a substitute, as the team MVP of the day, and was rated with two points. Sergio Gomez, Bryce Mendes and Ojarzabal are two-pointers, along with Carlos Soler. Next up was Remiro, Arumble, Sverdia, Chaleta-Tsar, Gorochategi, Pablo Marin, Barrenechea, Gedes, Sticci and Zakharyan with one goal, the same as Kubo. Elstondo's playing time was short and he was not scored.
After this, R Sociedad will be home to Mallorca, who is 19th place, with Asano Takuma, in the fifth round of the Spanish league to be held on the 24th. (Commerce worker Takahashi Tomoyuki)
