Celta Vigo manager, Paco Herrera cautioned that nothing should be taken from Real Socedad`s 1-5 drumming by Barcelona at the Camp Nou last weekend, stating that he believes the San Sebastian-based club is close to being one of La Liga`s elite.

During his weekly pre-match press conference, the Celta boss praised Real Sociedad but warned that his squad will see a very different them than the one that was weakened by the Barcelona attack.

“We only saw 30% of what Real Sociedad is capable in their last match; the rest was hidden and will appear tomorrow.

“Real Sociedad are a solid group and after the top four or five, Sociedad is close.”

Herrera also point outs out that Montanier`s squad will be difficult to plan for.

“Sociedad plays with very close lines and it`s very difficult to surprise them in the counter-attack because they have the ability to recover very well.

Additionally, they have four top-class players; among them is the outstanding Xabi Prieto who is “great in the air and is a quality to make that decisive final pass.”

“They also have Vela, Griezmann and now Chory Castro, in addition to Prieto.”

Herrera`s Celta Vigo squad are hoping to upset the Basque side when they two meet at Anoeta Stadium on Saturday the 25th of August at 19:00.

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