Ander Barrenetxea to undergo surgery on ‘severe’ hamstring injury

Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea has been diagnosed with a severe hamstring injury and is expected to miss several months after undergoing surgery.

The 24-year-old Spain international sustained the problem during a LaLiga match last weekend and was subsequently withdrawn from the squad for this week’s Nations League fixtures against the Czech Republic and England. Jorge de Frutos was called up as his replacement.

Real Sociedad confirmed the extent of the injury in a statement on Wednesday.

“Barrenetxea suffered a severe injury, involving tendon damage... in the hamstring of his right thigh,” the club said, adding that he will require an operation.

Real Sociedad are fifth in LaLiga and are also competing in the Europa League. They are currently 20th in the league phase table.