Real Sociedad star Mikel Oyarzabal has been diagnosed with a hamstring problem and will miss the Spanish side's upcoming Europa League clash with Manchester United as a result.
The news comes as a huge blow to the San Sebastian outfit, with the 23-year-old's scintillating form this season playing a huge role in helping propel the club to sixth in the Liga standings.
It is currently unknown as to how long the Eibar native will have to spend on the sidelines.
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What has Real Sociedad said?
In a statement released on Thursday, La Real said: “Mikel Oyarzabal has presented with tendinopathy in the proximal hamstring tendons of the right thigh.