Imanol Alguacil Real Sociedad
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Manchester United have received yet another boost ahead of their clash with Real Sociedad tonight as one of their opponents is not allow to enter the UK.
United are desperate for a win tonight, with the second leg of their Europa League draw against Sociedad is being fought on home soil.
Ruben Amorim’s men know that the Europa League is their last chance for two things this campaign, one being a trophy, and the other being a spot to compete in Europe next season.
As such, Amorim will be glad to hear that not only is he short of options in his team selection due to injuries, but Real Sociedad are having issues of their own.
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Arsen Zakharyan denied entry into UK
Arsen Zakharyan Real Sociedad
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El Diario Vasco has reported that Arsen Zakharyan has been refused a visa by the UK government to enter the county for the Europa League clash.
The Russia international travelled to Paris yesterday alongside team-mate Hamari Traore to wait for their work visas to come through whilst the rest of the team flew to Manchester.
However despite Traore’s visa being granted, Zakharyan’s has been denied, leaving him alone in Paris.
As such, the 21-year-old has now returned to Spain with his representatives commenting: “The important matches are coming up, and Arsen will be available for the next match against Rayo Vallecano.”
Admittedly it’s not a huge blow as Zakharyan hasn’t been a consistent figure in the squad this season.
The attacking midfielder has had a lengthy time on the side-lines with a torn tendon, however last season he was a routine starter showing the potential he can bring to the side when fit.
It is however a bit of a double blow for the LaLiga side, as the news comes only hours after Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil finds himself without Luka Sucic due to a knee injury.
Sucic’s absence came as a surprise to Alguacil who started him in the first leg against United and was no doubt relying on the star again tonight.
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