Matarazzo: Real Sociedad must start strong at Mestalla
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- MarcaTier 1
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- ÓSCAR BADALLO
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Key points
- Real Sociedad visit Valencia on Saturday seeking a win after back-to-back defeats to Atlético Madrid and Bournemouth
- Matarazzo backs Héctor Fort and Mikel Oyarzabal despite recent struggles; confident both will improve
- Valencia arrive in good form after beating Alavés and will play with a more attacking structure, Matarazzo warns
Summary
Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo has called for his side to make a strong start at Mestalla on Saturday, hoping a victory will provide confidence heading into the international break after defeats to Atlético Madrid and Bournemouth.
Matarazzo defended Héctor Fort, substituted at half-time against Bournemouth, and backed Oyarzabal to deliver despite his goal drought. He also praised Óskarsson's hunger and suggested Zakharyan is close to regular starts. Valencia, buoyed by their win at Alavés, will pose a stern test with their attacking approach, he warned.
Original headline
Matarazzo: "En Mestalla será muy importante empezar fuertes y ganar nos daría confianza"
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