Hamari Traoré is standing out as the only successful signing from last summer at Real Sociedad. Among the five new players, only he has secured a spot in the starting lineup for the 2023-24 season due to his consistent performance. With Tierney, André Silva, and Odriozola sidelined with injuries, Beñat Turrientes has emerged as a surprise player with significant playing time.
In defense, Traoré has been a key player alongside Zubeldia and Le Normand, while Odriozola has struggled with injuries. The absence of a left-back has forced the midfield to accommodate four players, including Turrientes, who has impressed despite his young age. The struggles of the other new signings have made it challenging for coach Imanol Alguacil to replicate last season’s success.
Upfront, Oyarzabal, Kubo, and Barrenetxea have been the main attacking trio, facing injuries throughout the season. However, disappointments like André Silva, Sadiq Umar, and Carlos Fernández have failed to meet expectations. Despite the setbacks, Real Sociedad continues to rely on their standout players like Traoré and Turrientes to lead the team to success in the current season.