Zakharyan Included in Real Sociedad’s Europa League Squad

Real Sociedad has announced that Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan has been included in the team’s squad for their upcoming Europa League match against PAOK. The game, which is part of the 8th round of the group stage, is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 30th, at 23:00 Moscow time.

This news comes as a surprise to many, as the club’s press service had previously indicated that Zakharyan might miss the match against the Greek team. The 21-year-old Russian player has been sidelined for the first half of the 2024/25 season due to an ankle tendon injury sustained in July.

Zakharyan’s inclusion in the squad is a positive development for Real Sociedad, as the young midfielder has yet to make his debut for the Spanish club this season. His potential return to action in the Europa League could provide a boost to the team’s performance in the competition.

As Real Sociedad prepares to host PAOK at their home stadium, fans and observers will be keen to see if Zakharyan will make his long-awaited return to the pitch and what impact he might have on the team’s performance in this crucial European fixture.