Real Sociedad Confirm Barrenetxea Out for Months With Severe Hamstring Injury

Barrenetxea to undergo surgery after severe hamstring injury

Just days after earning a Spain call-up, Ander Barrenetxea is now facing a long road back, after Real Sociedad confirmed he requires surgery on a severe hamstring injury sustained in LaLiga.

Blow for Real Sociedad as Barrenetxea faces surgery on severe hamstring tear...

Real Sociedad attacker Ander Barrenetxea is set for surgery after being hit with a “severe” hamstring injury.

The club confirmed on Wednesday that the Spanish winger faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with the setback expected to keep him out for several months.

The 24-year-old picked up the problem during last weekend's LaLiga action, forcing him to pull out of Spain's squad for the Nations League games against the Czech Republic and England, with Jorge de Frutos drafted in to take his place.

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“Barrenetxea suffered a severe injury, involving tendon damage... in the hamstring of his right thigh,” La Real announced in a statement, confirming the winger will go under the knife.

Real Sociedad currently sit fifth in LaLiga and are also involved in the Europa League, where they occupy 20th place in the league phase standings.