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Scott Powers: Calvin de Haan on last night's team meeting:... - The Athletic Calvin de Haan on last night's team meeting: "It’s good when the guys come together & voice opinions on things. It’s never to bully or beat...

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Nikola Vučević is listed as questionable... - The Athletic Nikola Vučević is listed as questionable tonight at Toronto due to illness. It’s unclear where the Bulls would turn if Vučević is unable to...

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATCHDAY: Chelsea, Arsenal play in League Cup

Chelsea’s League Cup match against Southampton could represent another chance for Callum Hudson-Odoi to show he can deliver in front of goal with Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner side...

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Asier Villalibre - Out Tuesday Villalibre (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's clash with Espanyol after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Villalibre is out of the squad list once again, a complete non-surprise after he suffered a relapse last time out. The forward will look towards a Sunday trip to Sociedad for his return.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Nunez - Returns to traveling squad Nunez (ankle) is back in the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact Nunez could easily make the starting XI if fully fit, and provides much needed reinforcement to the Athletic squad. With a short week he will likely be called upon from the bench at the very least.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oier Zarraga - Picks up training injury Zarraga (strain) is unavailable for Tuesday's clash with Espanyol, after picking up a training injury.

Impact Zarraga will be out Tuesday after suffering the training injury to his right leg. The midfielder isn't a big part of the starting XI so this likely won't change much for fantasy or real life purposes.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Concedes one in win Simon conceded one goal and made two saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Simon has one two consecutive starts over the last month after failing to win in his previous three appearances before October. This should give him some confidence heading into a trip to Espanyol, which have scored a respectable 10 goals in 10 games.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Misses penalty in win Berenguer took four shots (two on goal, one penalty missed) and created one chance from seven crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Berenguer was too lax in his penalty attempt as it was saved by Geronimo Rulli in the second half but he was still solid for much of the contest. With how impressive Iker Muniain has been on the other flank, it's important for Berenguer to take advantage of his role on set pieces in order to generate solid fantasy value. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which have conceded 10 goals in 10 games.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Scores from spot in win Muniain scored one penalty goal and created five chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Even without a high number of assists or goals, Muniain has impressed this season with the second-most chances created and ranks tied for seventh in fouls drawn. Why he didn't take the second penalty after scoring the first is probably down to generosity more than anything else, but it doesn't take away from what was another impressive game. He'll next travel to Espanyol, which do well to limit attacking opportunities from midfielders.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Logs assist in win Williams provided one assist from one chance created during 72 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Williams set up Raul Garcia's opening goal to record his first goal involvement in five games. While he's still had some issues consistently putting up good attacking numbers, Williams is certainly looking better on the pitch and it could lead to some better weeks ahead if he can keep up the pace. Up next is are trips to Espanyol and Real Sociedad, which rank among the stronger defensive sides in the league.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Garcia - Scores again in win Garcia scored one goal on his only shot during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Garcia has scored in two straight league games over the last month after failing to score in his first six appearances of the season. If he can continue to score goals without taking a high number of shots, look to Garcia as a reliable alternate to some of the bigger names available. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which have conceded just 10 goals in 10 games.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Powers: Blackhawks lineup in warmups... - The Athletic Blackhawks lineup in warmups DeBrincat-Dach-Hagel T. Johnson-Toews-Kubalik Strome-Borgstrom-Gaudette Kurashev-Carpenter-R. Johnson de Haan-J...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: 4 Bears keys... 1. Don't turn the ball over... - The Athletic 4 Bears keys... 1. Don't turn the ball over. Obvious, weekly reminder, but it's extra crucial today. 2. See what Fields can do through the a...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Asier Villalibre - Reinjures hamstring Villalibre (hamstring) reaggravated his hamstring and will be questionable against Espanyol on Tuesday, according to Radio Marca.

Impact Villalibre has been dealing with a hamstring injury for the last month and in his first match back hurt his hamstring once more. The forward will once again be sidelined and will continue to give Inaki Williams more guaranteed starting time.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Bulls 54, Pistons 43. It's shaping... - The Athletic Halftime: Bulls 54, Pistons 43. It’s shaping up to be the cleanest game the Bulls have played in a long time. They have just one turnover, w...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Villarreal loses to Athletic, continues to struggle in Spain

Villarreal’s struggles in the Spanish league have continued with a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Asier Villalibre - Returns to bench Villalibre (hamstring) was on the bench for Saturday's clash with Villarreal.

Impact Villalibre made his return to the bench Saturday, after nearly a month out with a hamstring injury. The striker provides a much-needed depth option for Athletic.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mayberry: It pays to be in your seat early this year... - The Athletic It pays to be in your seat early this year. The Bulls are putting on an aerial show in pregame warmups. It feels like a dunk contest featuri...

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATCHDAY: Chelsea without strikers; Bayern without coach

Premier League leader Chelsea will have to cope without its two first-choice strikers for the visit of last-place Norwich

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

It's a family affair: The brothers, sisters and parents of the sports world Take a look at these 12 recognizable sports families.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Marcus Gayle: 'Sometimes you're the only person of colour in the room - but I like that challenge' The former Brentford and Watford striker speaks to The Athletic about his punditry career and choosing to play for Jamaica over England

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: Colliton: "We do need a win. We need points to... - The Athletic Colliton: "We do need a win. We need points to get that feeling out of you. In the long term we want to see our team play really well over a...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: I asked Colliton if he's better prepared to... - The Athletic I asked Colliton if he's better prepared to handle this as a coach. He jokingly responded, "Were you here a couple of years ago? ... I feel...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mark Lazerus: I asked Colliton about Strome's continued and... - The Athletic I asked Colliton about Strome's continued and conspicuous absence given the Hawks have two 5-on-5 goals in three games. Is there an asset pr...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: The Blackhawks will honor Marian Hossa with a... - The Athletic The Blackhawks will honor Marian Hossa with a legacy night on Nov. 9 vs. the Penguins.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM