Real Sociedad vs Zaragoza preview - Montanier not taking Zaragoza lightly

Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier has warned his side against complacency when they face Real Zaragoza.

Zaragoza currently sit bottom of the Primera Division but tasted victory against Villarreal last weekend, and Montanier believes that should serve as a warning for his troops, who themselves are only six points above the drop zone.

He told his club's website: "Every match is the new biggest match of the season, against Zaragoza it is very important.

"We can't control what happens in the other games, but this one we can.

"Zaragoza have two defeats and two wins in their last four games, the same as us. They have the capacity to do damage away from home, they attack with four or five forward-thinking players and therefore it will be a very difficult match.

"I think they will come here to fight and to win. Everyone needs the points and we are not going to commit the error of underestimating Zaragoza."

Montanier will be able to recall Asier Illarramendi to the midfield now he has completed his two-game ban, but Liassine Cadamuro is suspended so Alberto de la Bella should deputise at left-back.

Zaragoza boss Manolo Jimenez was far more encouraged with their performance against Villarreal than the previous week, when he had labelled their capitulation against Malaga as a disgrace.

And he has urged his players to keep that momentum going.

He told his club's website: "We have to play the game against Sociedad as if it was our last, only like this will we be able to play with a clear head and compete better."

Jimenez also believes moving off the foot of the table, which Zaragoza would do with a win at Anoeta, could be a great confidence boost for the team.

"It would be provide motivation for us and moreover would be one less team above us that we have to depend on losing," he said.

Paulo da Silva start after only appearing as a substitute last weekend due to his international commitments, and he could be partnered by Adam Pinter in central defence as Javier Paredes is suspended and Maurizio Lanzaro is an injury doubt.