Mastantuono's place in Real Sociedad not at risk

60

Mastantuono
7.410.000€-210.000€    -

J1

DL

01

The 18-year-old Argentine was a substitute and entered the game in the 82nd minute. During that time, he received a blow that forced him to leave the stadium with visible signs of pain. This incident raised doubts about his availability for the upcoming match, where the team is scheduled to face Real Sociedad on Saturday at 9:00 PM.

However, at Valdebebas, the club was optimistic before Tuesday's session, and that outlook remained when the player arrived at the facilities. The impact was considered a "sandwich," the usual term used to describe a severe contusion, with expectations of inflammation. After being examined by the medical staff, Mastantuono received treatment in the morning from the physiotherapists. At Real Madrid, they do not believe he should have any issues to be available at the Bernabéu, and the plan is for him to rejoin training with the group on Wednesday, at the same pace as his teammates.

The weekend's match also comes at a significant moment for the player, who in the last home game against Rayo Vallecano, heard boos from parts of the stadium. The fans expect a performance closer to what was expected when signing a player whose cost exceeded 60 million euros. In Valencia, he did not start, and it remains to be seen if Arbeloa will maintain the same lineup or if he will bring back the Argentine to play against Real Sociedad, with the option to fight for a spot and improve his connection with the Bernabéu.

Physical work after rest

The first training session of the week took place after the rest day decreed by Arbeloa for Monday. The main focus was on physical work, in a week without midweek matches, with Pintus planning these dates to adjust the team's condition. The starters against Valencia mainly completed physical tasks, while the substitutes and academy players who took part in the training ended the session with ball work and tactical exercises.