Tribal Football
·19 July 2021
Tribal Football
·19 July 2021
Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino was delighted to make his playing return with Spain against Japan on the weekend.
Having recovered from a three month long back complaint, Merino featured in the 1-1 draw in a warm-up for the Tokyo Olympics.
Merino had been suffering from a stress fracture to his lower back.
He said, "I am very happy to be back in competition after such a long time.
"It has been a great test against Japan. It will be great for us to pick up the pace and fill us with energy for what is now about to start."