On his Champions League debut, Hamari Traoré is impressing with Real Sociedad.In fact, the Spanish club leads Group D ahead of Inter Milan. On Wednesday, Hamari Traoré and his team-mates could be in with a shout of reaching the last 8.
Hamari Traoré dreams of playing in the last 16 of the Champions League.And the Malian full-back may well believe it. Real Sociedad (7 pts) are currently top of the D, level on points with Inter Milan. And this Wednesday, November 8, Hamari Traoré and his team-mates can make a big step towards the Round of 8 by beating Benfica, the bottom side in Group D.
Hamari Traoré, a solid right-sided player
Having arrived from Stade Rennais last June, Hamari Traoré has been quick to make his mark on the Real Sociedad squad. The 31-year-old Malian is part of coach Imanol Alguacil's plans. Traoré has yet to miss a game in the Champions League, let alone La Liga. Excellent on the right, Hamari Traoré knows how to muzzle strikers. Joao Félix knows all about it. The FC Barcelona striker saw nothing but fire on Saturday, November 5, during the 12th round of matches in La Liga. The Malian was impressive before giving up his place in the 60th minute due to a muscle injury. Deprived of their defender, Real Sociedad conceded a goal in the final minutes.
More fear than harm for Hamari Traoré.Out with an injury against Fc Barcelona and doubtful against Benfica, Hamari Traoré resumed training on Monday. He is even one of the 32 players called up for the match against Benfica on Matchday 4 of the Champions League. It remains to be seen whether he will start or come on as a substitute. For this second leg against Benfica, the captain of the Eagles of Mali will still be expected to play. The former Rennes man was solid in the first leg, giving up his place in the 70th minute. The Spanish club narrowly beat the Portuguese side (1-0). A win on Wednesday could propel Real Sociedad and Hamari Traoré into the last eight of the Champions League.
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