ATHLETIC NEWS

Nico Williams - Starting Sunday Williams (hamstring) is in the starting lineup to face Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Williams returns from a one-game absence and will occupy his regular spot on the left side of the attack. The winger has racked up one goal, two assists, eight shots and six chances created across his last five appearances.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Starting vs. Sevilla Muniain (quadriceps) is in the starting lineup to face Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Muniain is set to play his final two games with Athletic before departing the club in the summer, so it makes sense for him to see minutes in order to say goodbye from the club as an active presence. That said, his fantasy upside shouldn't be very high, as he hasn't been much of a contributor all season long.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Not called up Sunday Sancet (thigh) wasn't called up for Sunday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Sancet wasn't selected for the clash with Sevilla due to an ongoing thigh issue. The attacking midfielder trained earlier in the week but evidently it wasn't enough to get him back on the pitch.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 17 • NYTIMES.COM

Unai Simon - Fit for play Simon (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Sevilla and was only subbed off to protect his goal coefficient, according to Mairenis Gomez of Bilbaohiria.

Impact Simon was not pulled from the club's last match due to injury, and instead to secure his spot for the Zamora trophy, as their manager took him off the field in the 60th minute to protect his goal coefficient. That being said, he should start in net, but it is up in the air if he will remain in net the whole match, as he may be pulled again to protect his coefficient, with the entire club playing for the goalie to win the award.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Could return Muniain (quadriceps) could return for Sunday's clash with Sevilla, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Muniain is back in training and is an option for Sunday's clash. The attacking midfielder missed Wednesday's match with a bruised thigh, but is close to a full recovery, with a full week enough for him to heal. Muniain started just once in seven matches before the injury.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Targeting Sunday Sancet (thigh) is targeting a return during Sunday's clash with Sevilla, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Sancet has missed three matches in a row but he is reportedly nearing a return to fitness. The attacking midfielder could be back in some capacity for Sunday's penultimate clash. Though he might not be ready to start until the season finale.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Could return Sunday Williams (hamstring) could return for Sunday's clash with Sevilla, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Williams missed out on the mid-week clash due to a minor hamstring issue. As expected he could be back as soon as Sunday's match against Sevilla. The fact a full week of rest is all he needed is a good sign that Williams could start.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Completes one-game suspension Berchiche completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact The left-back has struggled to stay on the field in recent weeks, either due to injuries or suspensions, but he should recover his regular starting role in the home finale against Sevilla. This means Inigo Lekue would head back to a bench role.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Julen Agirrezabala - Concedes twice in relief Agirrezabala allowed two goals while making a save during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Agirrezabala entered the match in the 67th minute and conceded both Celta Vigo goals as Athletic Club dropped a one goal lead. The keeper made his first appearance since March in the match and could be in line to start this weekend against Sevilla pending Unai Simon's injury status.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Scores in loss Berenguer scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Berenguer found the back of the net in the 23rd minute, opening the scoring in the match while leading Athletic Club in shots, crosses and chances created. The goal was the first goal involvement since February for Berenguer who has started each of Athletic's last three matches.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Plays 62 minutes Simon subbed off in the 62nd minute of Wednesday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Simon made one save in the match and left with the score 1-0 in Bilbao's favor, being replaced by Julen Agirrezabala. There was no hint of an injury prior to the substitution, but Simon's status is one to monitor heading into this weekend's match against Sevilla.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 15 • NYTIMES.COM

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Back on bench De Galarreta (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Celta Vigo.

Impact De Galarreta is back on the bench Wednesday after overcoming a thigh issue. He took part in training earlier in the week, though in a reduced capacity. With only partial training under his belt it's likely he's limited to a few second half minutes Wednesday.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Unavailable Wednesday Williams will be out for Wednesday's trip to Celta Vigo due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Williams is out with a strained hamstring, though it's not expected to be a serious injury. The winger has been solid in recent weeks, and will now have the full week to rest before a Sunday clash with Sevilla. Alex Berenguer should be in line for the start on the left wing.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Out Wednesday Muniain (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday's trip to Celta Vigo, Athletic announced.

Impact Muniain suffered the bruised quadriceps last time out and is now set to miss at least one match. The attacking midfielder could still return before the final two matches of the season. Unai Gomez should get the start Wednesday with Muniain out.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Questionable for Celta match Galarreta (thigh) is in question for Wednesday's match against Celta Vigo, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Galarreta did half of the training yesterday and we hope he can d...

Impact Galarreta will be a game-time call for Wednesday's match, as he is still dealing with his thigh issues and has yet to get into full training. He will likely face a fitness test to decide his availability. If fit, the best he will probably do is a spot on the bench, as the club will not want to rush him out on the field after just barely making the team sheet.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Out again Sancet (thigh) is not an option for Wednesday's match against Celta Vigo, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Sancet no."

Impact Sancet will miss out yet again as he continues to deal with a thigh issue. The attacker will now hope for a return in the club's final two games of the season, as he will not want to end the season on the injury list. Unai Gomez will likely get the start once again in Sancet's place.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Won't face Celta Vigo Berchiche picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna and will be suspended for Wednesday's clash at Celta Vigo.

Impact Athletic Club have been suffering from a severe lack of depth on the defensive end in recent weeks, and Berchiche has had quite a few problems staying available, first due to injuries and now due to this suspension. Inigo Lekue should start in his place Wednesday, whereas Berchiche will be eligible to face Sevilla this Sunday.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Paredes - Completes one-game suspension Paredes completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Celta Vigo on Wednesday.

Impact Paredes was sent off against Getafe on May 3, but the defender is ready to return to action after his ban wasn't extended by the DIsciplinary Committee. Paredes is expected to return to the starting lineup right away, most likely partnering Dani Vivian at center-back, as he's started in 29 of his 32 league appearances this season.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Yeray Alvarez - Back after one-game ban Alvarez is back from suspension and will be eligible to face Celta Vigo on Wednesday.

Impact The central defender missed the 2-2 draw against Osasuna, but he's expected to return to the lineup for this midweek clash. He's made 11 starts and 16 appearances this season as the team's primary backup at center-back, but since both Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian are available, Yeray is likely to remain on the bench for Wednesday's game.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar De Marcos - Whips in 12 crosses De Marcos had 12 crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact De Marcos saw a great game in the attack against Osasuna, as he would notch 12 crosses in the draw, giving him a new season-high for crosses in a match, beating his old tally by three. However, he was slightly disappointing in the defense, only seeing two tackles.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Decent in attack Williams registered four shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Williams was decent Saturday despite not bagging a goal contribution, registering two chances created, four shots and five crosses in his 77 minutes of play. He will look to get back to his goal-contributing ways in their next match, as he has three goal contributions in his past two appearances prior to the contest against Osasuna.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Herrera - Notches assist Herrera assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Herrera played a decent part in earning Saturday's draw, as he assisted on Inaki Williams goal in the 58th minute. This would only be Herrera's third assist and goal contribution of the season, with his last coming on Jan. 4. He has now started in two straight contests, registering one assist on one chance created to go along with two shots, three tackles won and three clearances during that span.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Scores again Williams scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Williams notched his 12th goal of the season Saturday, scoring in the 58th minute off of an Ander Herrera assist, now having 15 goal contributions on the season. This also gave Williams his second consecutive game with a goal, as he bagged a brace in the club's last contest against Getafe. He will now look for two goals in the final three games of the season, attempting to top his career-high for goals in a season of 13.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE