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ATHLETIC 5-5-3 · 8TH IN LALIGA
5-5-3 · 8TH IN LALIGA
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Dani Vivian - Won't play vs. Getafe Vivian (back) has been ruled out of Friday's match against Getafe.
Impact The club didn't disclose details of the injury, but the only clear thing is that the back injury will prevent Vivian from playing Friday. His next chance to return will come against Osasuna on May 11, though that will depend on his recovery process.
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Dani Vivian - Questionable with back issues Vivian is in question for Friday's match against Getafe due to a back issue, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Well, he's dragging a small problem in his back, he's been drag...
Impact Vivian is set to face a tale fitness test ahead of Friday's contest, as he picked up a back issue midweek in training. He will now attempt to train Thursday, likely being an option if available to complete the session, as this is what the club will want with the defender being a regular starter. However, if he is not able to play, expect Oscar de Marcos to reclaim his spot on the right flank of the defense.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Oihan Sancet - Picks up thigh issue Sancet will not be an option to face Getafe due to a thigh issue, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Galarreta and Sancet are not going to be there."
Impact Sancet is being placed on the sidelines for the first time in a while, as he has been reported to be dealing with a thigh issue, leaving him out for Friday's match. This will cause some changes for the club, as he has started in 25 of the 31 games he has been available for, likely leaving Alex Berenguer or Unai Gomez to take his spot. He will now look for a swift recovery and return against Osasuna on May 11 in the club's next game.
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Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Won't face Getafe e Galarreta won't be an option for Friday's match against Getafe due to a thigh issue, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Galarreta and Sancet are not going to be there."
Impact De Galarreta is heading back to the sidelines two matches after returning from a suspension, as he is out due to a thigh issue he picked up in training. This will leave the club in a tough spot, as he is a regular starter when fit, with Mikel Vesga being his likely replacement. He will now hope to not miss much time with the issue, with his next chance to return being against Osasuna on May 11.
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Oscar De Marcos - Back from suspension De Marcos completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Getafe on Friday.
Impact Athletic Club had a gigantic issue with his full-backs in the loss to Atletico Madrid, but having de Marcos back should ease the concerns a bit. The defender is likely to reclaim his starting spot on the right side of the defensive line while Inigo Lekue is expected to play on the opposite flank.
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Ander Herrera - Places one shot in loss to Atletico Herrera recorded one shot (not on goal) and one cross (not accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Impact Herrera came on after 66 minutes Saturday for Yeray Alvarez. The attacking midfielder was introduced to try and bring some fresh energy to Athletic as they sought to come back from behind to get something from the game. He worked hard but only managed to contribute one shot, three accurate long crosses in offensive actions, and two tackles in support of defense. The Spanish veteran is usually deployed from the bench and has not produced an assist since January.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Assist in loss to Atletico Guruzeta created an assist and two chances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Impact Guruzeta created the assist Saturday for Athletic's only goal scored by Nico Williams. Other than that contribution he made little impact on the game, he was their lead striker and did not manage to place any shots. Unsurprisingly he was subbed after 66 minutes. He has bagged four goals and produced two assists from Athletic's last six La Liga matches.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Williams - Scores in loss to Atletico Williams placed two shots, scoring with his one on goal effort, 11 crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Impact Williams was Athletic's most dangerous player Saturday. He scored their goal, which was his team's only on target effort, and was one of their key playmakers. He has been effective recently creating opportunities, he has produced three assists from Athletic's previous five matches.
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Unai Simon - Concedes three, including an own goal, in loss Simon registered one save and allowed three goals, including an own goal, in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Impact Simon was disappointing Saturday, and at times looked like he lacked confidence. He only managed to save one of the three shots he faced on goal and conceded an own goal when a strike from Samuel Lino hit the post and bounced off him into the net. Previous to this game he has been in strong form, delivering three clean sheets from his last six La Liga appearances and with a tally of 15 he currently has the best clean sheet record in the league. Athletic's next is against Getafe, they have not scored in three of their last six matches.
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Yuri Berchiche - Out with ankle injury Berchiche won't play Saturday against Atletico Madrid due to an ankle injury, the club confirmed Friday.
Impact The left-back suffered the injury against Granada following a harsh tackle that forced him to leave that match in the second half, and he couldn't recover in time to be available for this pivotal matchup against Atletico Madrid. With Oscar de Marcos (suspension) also out, Inigo Lekue is an option to start at left-back, though that would also create a void on the right side of the defense.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
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Iker Muniain - Will depart after season Munian will be departing Athletic at the end of the season, the club announced Wednesday.
Impact Munian's time with Athletic is coming to an end, as after 15 seasons with the club, he has decided to move on and join another club for the later years of his career. However, this shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as the club's captain has only appeared 17 times all season, with his role seemingly diminished after only starting three times all campaign. He will now hope to see a couple of decent matches in his final games in the red and white stripes, ending with a hero's goodbye in the club's season finale against Rayo Vallecano on May 26.
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Oscar De Marcos - Suspended due to yellow cards De Marcos earned his fifth yellow card of the season in Friday's 1-1 draw against Granada and will be suspended for Saturday's game at Atletico Madrid. He finished Friday's contest...
Impact Despite playing as a right-back, most of de Marcos' contributions in fantasy come on the attacking side of the ball, and his forward runs will be greatly missed in a tough matchup against Atletico. De Marcos has been a regular starter this season for Athletic, so he should return against Getafe on May 3 once his ban expires.
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Alex Berenguer - Subbed on against Granada Berenguer had six crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Granada.
Impact Berenguer substituted Oihan Sancet in the 63rd minute and completed a dribble after coming on but didn't create any chances. Despite being a key goal contributor this season for Athletic, Berenguer's last goal involvement was an assist against Betis in February.
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Inigo Lekue - Subbed on against Granada Lekue recorded one cross (zero accurate) and two clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw against Granada.
Impact Lekue replaced Yuri Berchiche in the 70th minute. Lekue contributed defensively with two clearances and an interception. He has now accumulated three clearances, three tackles and two interceptions in the last four appearances.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Williams - Plays full game against Granada Williams recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Granada.
Impact Williams led his team in crosses, completed six dribbles, created a chance, and made a tackle. Despite registering consecutive assists against Alaves and Las Palmas, he hasn't contributed to a goal in the last two games.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Nets own goal Williams generated an own goal, four shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 1-1 draw against Granada.
Impact Williams was unlucky to deflect Granada's corner into his own net in the 6th minute. Despite this, he managed to complete two dribbles and contribute defensively with two tackles, two clearances, and two interceptions. It's been a while since he scored in the league, with his last goal coming against Girona in February.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Scores against Granada Guruzeta scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Granada.
Impact Guruzeta scored the equalizer in the 24th minute and also contributed with a tackle. He's now in excellent form with nine goal involvements in the last nine games.
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