AUGUST 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ATHLETIC 5-5-3 · 8TH IN LALIGA
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Patrick Mooney: Sources: The Cubs did not add a player today... - The Athletic Sources: The Cubs did not add a player today via waivers and plan to activate Shane Greene for Friday’s doubleheader in Cincinnati. Greene,...
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AUGUST 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Eric Stephens: Starting to ramp it back up with the 2023-24... - The Athletic Starting to ramp it back up with the 2023-24 season approaching. Still got some time off to squeeze in but kicking off a positional breakdow...
AUGUST 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Oihan Sancet - Will return this weekend Sancet is eligible to return after serving his one-match ban and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Sunday.
Impact Sancet came off the bench in the season opener and didn't finish his first start, so it's not a guarantee that he'll return to the XI right away now that he's eligible to do so. He will likely battle with Iker Muniain for the attacking midfielder role in Athletic's 4-2-3-1 system.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dani Garcia - Plays five minutes Garcia (ankle) registered one clearance in Sunday's 4-2 win over Betis.
Impact Though used for only five minutes, Garcia logged his 2023-24 La Liga debut Sunday. He will look to regain a starting role in September. Garcia has a reasonable probability of doing so, having logged 25 appearances and 18 games started across his 2022-23 season.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yuri Berchiche - Plays 24 minutes Berchiche (lower leg) registered one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Betis.
Impact Sunday marked Berchiche's 2023-24 La Liga debut. He will look to regain Athletic's starting left-back role in September. Currently, Berchiche is competing for that position against Inigo Lekue and Imanol Garcia de Albeniz, both of whom did not start regularly a season ago.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Scores again Guruzeta scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Betis.
Impact Guruzeta has a goal in each of his first two starts of the 2023-24 La Liga. Going into September, he is expected to remain Athletic's top striker with help from his performances this past month.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Records assist Williams assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Betis.
Impact Williams logged the assist to Athletic's third goal, scored by Spanish teammate Gorka Guruzeta. The 29-year-old Ghananian will go into September with great momentum, having directly contributed two goals across three appearances in August.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikel Vesga - Converts two penalties Vesga scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 win over Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card...
Impact Vesga, currently Athletic's main penalty taker, took advantage of sloppy offenses caused by Betis. The defensive midfielder shot to his right with each penalty, and goalkeeper Rui Silva dived the other way both times. Vegas will go into September having completed a strong August, in which he logged his two goals across only three appearances.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unai Simon - Concedes two goals Simon made three saves but allowed two goals in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Betis.
Impact Simon conceded multiple goals in two of his three appearances across August. But unlike the first of the two, when Simon logged six saves, he only logged half of that tally Sunday and did not compensate for his concessions. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself in September, beginning with a game at Mallorca on Sunday.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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AUGUST 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
David O'Brien: Braves say they're still going day-to-day with... - The Athletic Braves say they’re still going day-to-day with Ozzie Albies (hamstring) and haven’t decided yet if he’ll be activated for the weekend series...
AUGUST 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dani Garcia - Could make season debut Sunday Dani Garcia (ankle) is back in training and could be included in the squad for Sunday's match against Real Betis, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.
Impact The midfielder has yet to play for Athletic this season, but he's been training over the last few days, and unless he suffers a setback, he could be part of the squad for Sunday's contest. He made 25 appearances (18 starts) in 2022-23 and should see a steady role when 100 percent fit.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yuri Berchiche - Back in training, could return Berchiche (lower leg) is back in training and could be included in the squad for Sunday's match against Real Betis, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.
Impact The experienced left-back has yet to make his season debut, but that could change this weekend since he's been training with no issues. If available, Yuri could step in at left-back right away, and the defense really needs some leadership since names such as Yeray Alvarez (groin) and Oscar de Marcos (strain) have already been ruled out for the upcoming match due to injuries.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oscar De Marcos - Won't face Real Betis De Marcos (strain) has been ruled out for Sunday's match against Real Betis, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.
Impact The right-back left Saturday's match against Osasuna with an injury in the first half and has already been ruled out for the match against Betis at home. Inigo Lekue and Hugo Rincon are options to replace him on the right side of the defense Sunday.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yeray Alvarez - Ruled out Sunday Alvarez (groin) has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Real Betis, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.
Impact The center-back suffered a setback in his recovery earlier this month and there's no timetable for his return to action. Expect Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian to remain as the center-back pairing for Athletic, and while Alvarez's next chance to play will come against Mallorca on Sep. 3, a more realistic expectation would see him returning to action after the international break.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Unai Simon - Plays big role in win Simon made seven saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win over Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.
Impact Simon was active between the posts and made a few huge stops, particularly when Athletic were up 2-0, to secure both the victory and the clean sheet. The former Spain international will have a tougher test Sunday when Athletic host Betis in San Mames.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Williams - Assists twice Saturday Nico Williams assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Osasuna.
Impact Williams was unstoppable on the left flank and created havoc every time he decided to take on defenders, ultimately setting up the two goals with perfect crosses to Inaki Williams and Gorka Guruzeta. Williams is one of the players that has evolved the most over the last 12 months in La Liga, and he should play a key role on the attack for the Basque side.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Bags goal against Osasuna Guruzeta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.
Impact Guruzeta found himself at the right place and at the right time, as he tapped home a low cross from Nico Williams to double Athletic's lead in the first half. This was Guruzeta's first goal of the 2023-24 campaign, and the striker should remain in the starting lineup as long as he remains healthy, as he has established a perfect understanding with the Williams brothers, as well as Iker Muniain.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Scores opener Saturday Williams scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Osasuna.
Impact Williams is known for his attacking runs cutting inside from the right wing into the box, and one of those movements allowed him to be at the end of a perfect delivery from his brother, Nico Williams, to smash it home from close range. Williams is expected to be a regular name in the XI for Athletic as long as he remains healthy.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oihan Sancet - Set for one-match ban Sancet will be ineligible to play against Betis on Sunday after picking up a pair of yellows in Saturday's matchup with Osasuna.
Impact Sancet was making his first start of the season after having come off the bench in the season opener but lasted just 59 minutes before getting his walking orders. Prior to his exit, the attacking midfielder registered one goal (off target) and one cross (inaccurate). Iker Muniain will likely be in line to start with Sancet unavailable.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
¡Un regalo de NICO WILLIAMS! 🎁 🥳 #shorts #laligaeasports #athletic #osasuna #guruzeta #nicowilliams
AUGUST 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
