Losing traore

The Real Sociedad: Real Sociedad's difficult start to the season has continued with the news that right back Hamari Traore is likely to miss the entire season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

The 32-year-old Mali defender suffered the injury in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Getafe in La Liga.

The Real Sociedad have confirmed the injury, adding that Traore will have an operation "in the coming days."