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Inaki Williams - Scores in draw Williams scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Granada.

Impact Williams notched his eighth goal of the season and has now scored in each of the last three games. His latest goal came in the 6th minute on Sunday, before the game was postponed and later resumed on Monday. Aside from his goals, Williams has been in excellent form, taking 10 shots and delivering 14 crosses over the past three games.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Concedes once in draw Simon made two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Granada.

Impact Simon allowed one goal in the second half, which unfortunately came by way of one of his teammates as he conceded an own goal. The goalkeeper has not had to make many saves in recent games, as he's recorded only eight over the past four games. Next, he'll face off against Atletico Madrid, a team that has scored 32 goals in 15 games.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malcom Adu - Won't be available against Granada Adu won't be an option for Sunday's match against Granada due to a buried knee, the club announced Saturday.

Impact Adu will be spending some time on the sidelines after bruising his knee during training this week. His absence won't affect too much within the squad, as he has only played twice all season, recording 24 minutes of play as a substitute.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Secures clean sheet in win Simon made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Simon notched his sixth clean sheet of the season, ending a six game stretch where he allowed at least one goal. Next, he'll aim for a repeat performance against Granada, a team with 19 goals in 15 games.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Provides assist in win Oihan Sancet assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sancet notched his fourth assist of the season, all of which have come in the last four games. The attacking midfielder set up Gorka Guruzeta to open up the scoring in the 23rd minute of the match.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Lekue - Provides assist in win Lekue assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Lekue notched his first assist of the season as he set up Nico Williams in the 68th minute of the match. The left-back has played the entire 90 minutes in the previous four games after struggling to enter the starting lineup earlier in the season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Scores in win Nico Williams scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Williams notched his second goal of the season fresh off signing an extension with the club. His goal occurred from a well-placed finish from inside-the-box that curled into the bottom right of the goal. Additionally, he delivered five crosses, and has now delivered five or more crosses in the past four games.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Scores in win Williams scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Williams notched his seventh goal of the season in the 64th minute as he finished off a cross with a well-placed finish that beat the goalkeeper. Additionally, the forward helped contribute to the second goal of the contest as his cross was deflected by a defender and went to the back of the net. However, after 15 crosses in the previous two games, he only registered two in this contest.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gorka Guruzeta - Scores, assists in win Guruzeta scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Guruzeta notched his seventh goal of the season in the 23rd minute of the match as he opened up the scoring. In addition to his goal, the striker also delivered a cross that resulted in an assist to Inaki Williams in the 64th minute. With this performance, Guruzeta has now surpassed his goal tally from the previous season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Vesga - Scratched from Saturday's match Vesga (undisclosed) was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Vesga was initially in the lineup, but was scratched during warmups and replaced by Ander Herrera. The full extent of Vesga's injury should be revealed following the match.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Norwich owners Attanasio, Smith and Wynn-Jones on transition, Webber and Knapper The Athletic sat down with Norwich's primary owners to discuss the situation around the club

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yuri Berchiche - Recovered from injury Berchiche (strain) is set to be an option for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, said manager Ernesto Valverde. "Yes. Fortunately he is now completely recovered. Last week it...

Impact Berchiche is set to return to the pitch Saturday after missing the last four matches with a strain. Though it is unclear if he will get the start, pending fitness. If he doesn't, then Inigo Lekue will get the start again at left back.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Pens extension Williams has agreed to a four year contract extension with Athletic Club, the team announced.

Impact Williams will continue to play in Spain since joining the club in 2020. This season, he already broke his career high for assists with five, along with a goal thus far. He has also started all 11 games played for the team, recording 23 chances, 60 crosses (20 won), and 18 shots (five on target).

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Provides assist in draw Oihan Sancet assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Girona.

Impact Sancet notched his third assist of the season, and third over the past three games, as he set up Inaki Williams for the equalizing goal. However, the midfielder took fewer shots than in the previous contest, as he only registered one shot.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Scores in draw Williams scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Girona.

Impact Williams notched his sixth goal of the season as he equalized the contest in the 67th minute of the game. Williams has played as a winger throughout the year and has had success doing so, scoring more frequently than he did in previous seasons. In addition to his goal, he delivered eight crosses which marked a new season-high for him.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Concedes once in draw Simon recorded one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Girona.

Impact Simon allowed one goal as he was beaten in the 55th minute. The goalkeeper has now failed to record a clean sheet in the past five games, and has allowed nine goals in that span. Next, he'll face off against Rayo Vallecano, a team with 16 goals in 14 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PWHL reveals inaugural season's home openers, venues The league's first-ever game will feature Toronto hosting New York on Jan. 1, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. ET from Mattamy Athletic Centre.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dani Garcia - Expected to miss 2-3 weeks Garcia picked up a muscle injury to his quadriceps during training Saturday and is set to miss the next two to three weeks.

Impact Garcia had only made four starts in 10 appearances thus far, scoring once thus far. Mikel Vesga and Ruiz de Galarreta are the favorites to start in the defensive midfield for the team.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Left out for Monday's match Berchiche (strain) is out for Monday's match against Girona.

Impact Berchiche is once again not an option, as he continues to recover from a strain that has left him out the past four matches now. Inigo Lekue is once again taking over the left-back role with Berchiche out. The defender will most likely reclaim his starting spot once healthy, which could be as soon as Saturday for a match against Rayo.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Herrera - On bench against Girona Herrera (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's match against Girona.

Impact Herrera is back in the team after a four-match absence due to a hamstring injury. The midfielder had started in the previous three matches before his injury and may have to work his way back into that role once again after returning, as he was used in more of a rotational role through their first six matches this campaign.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar De Marcos - In starting XI De Marcos (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Girona.

Impact De Marcos is in the starting XI for Athletic after going down with an injury during the international break. The defender should remain in the starting role at right-back now that he is healthy, only missing two starts all season due to an injury.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crisis clubs: What we learned - debt, losses and the impact of Covid-19 The Athletic has looked at Everton, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Hertha Berlin and Lyon - is there a common theme?

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM