SEPTEMBER 27 • NYTIMES.COM
ATHLETIC 5-5-3 · 6TH IN LALIGA · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
5-5-3 · 6TH IN LALIGA · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
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Benat Prados - Expected to miss time Prados suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's draw against Roma and is expected to miss at least a few games, so he's a very long shot to face Sevilla on Sunday.
Impact Prados' injury was classified as "mild-to-moderate" by the medical staff, and in that scenario, the midfielder could easily miss a few weeks while rehabbing. If he doesn't play against Sevilla, chances are Prados could be sidelined until after the international break.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Ander Herrera - Dealing with adductor injury Herrera suffered an adductor injury following Thursday's match against Roma and should be considered questionable to face Sevilla on Sunday.
Impact The veteran midfielder ended the game with discomfort, and further tests taken Friday revealed the extent of the injury. It wouldn't be surprising if Herrera misses at least one game, though the team will analyze his recovery on a day-to-day basis.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Julen Agirrezabala - Starting vs. Roma Agirrezabala (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Roma in the UEFA Europa League.
Impact Agirrezabala departed the previous league match with an injury, but that was just a minor problem, and he remains in the XI for this European encounter. Agirrezabala will continue as the starting goalkeeper until Unai Simon (wrist) is ready to return.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Yuri Berchiche - Gets start vs. Roma Berchiche (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Roma in the UEFA Europa League.
Impact The left-back returns to the starting lineup after missing the previous league match due to a "small overload" that caused him to miss two training sessions last week. When healthy, though, Yuri should remain as Athletic's primary option at left-back.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Williams - On bench to face Roma Williams (ankle) is on the bench for Thursday's Europa League match against AS Roma.
Impact The star winger has been deemed fit enough to crack the bench for this European clash, and Athletic could probably hand him some minutes in the second half. This also boosts his chances of being available to face Sevilla on Sunday in LaLiga.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Williams to Arsenal? Gunners told to go 'all out' to beat Barcelona and PSG to signing of 'amazing' Athletic Club attacker | Goal.com US Arsenal must go all out for Athletic Club forward Nico Williams if they want to challenge for Premier League title, says Emmanuel Petit.
SEPTEMBER 26 • GOAL.COM
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SEPTEMBER 25 • NYTIMES.COM
Nico Williams - Trains, makes squad list Williams (ankle) is an option for Thursday's match against Roma after training and making the squad list, according to Javier Beltran of AS Diario.
Impact Williams is back with the team for Thursday's match as expected, with the attacker training along with the group this week. The big question will be where he lines up, as the club may choose to keep him on the bench to start to preserve his health. However, there is a chance he immediately reclaims his starting spot after the short absence.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Julen Agirrezabala - Fit for Thursday Agirrezabala (undisclosed) is an option for Thursday's match against Roma after making the squad list and training, according to Javier Beltran of AS Dario.
Impact Agirrezabala looks to have only suffered a minor issue following his early exit from the club's last match, as he is already back with the team and expected to play Thursday. He has been their regular starter in net this season, and will likely reclaim that spot immediately now that he is fit.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Oihan Sancet - Our for UEL opener Sancet is out for Thursday's match against Roma due to a hamstring issue, according to his club.
Impact Sancet will be forced to sit out Thursday, with the midfielder dealing with an overload of his hamstring. He has been a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Alex Berenguer or Ander Herrera as his likely replacements. The club's next match is Sunday, so he will be in a race against time to be fit by then.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Revealed: Why Barcelona failed to sign Nico Williams as club failed to give 'guarantees' to Athletic Club star | Goal.com US Barcelona failed to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club because they could not guarantee completing his registration in time for the new s...
SEPTEMBER 23 • GOAL.COM
Alex Padilla - Enters at halftime Padilla didn't allow a goal while making two saves during Sunday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Padilla replaced Julen Agirrezabala at halftime helping Athletic Club see out the remainder of Sunday's win. The keeper started the opening two matches of the season and is a viable option in goal if Agirrezabala is forced to miss time.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Assists one of three goals Williams had an assist while crossing three times inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Williams set up Alvaro Djalo in the 80th minute assisting Athletic Club's third goal while leading the team with two chances created. Williams is in excellent form at the moment with five goal involvements over his last three matches to go along with four shots, seven crosses and five chances created.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Nets brace Sunday Guruzeta scored twice while taking three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Guruzeta found the back of the net in the fourth and 39th minutes while leading Athletic Club with three shots. The forward has three goal involvements over his last three matches while combining for four shots and a chance created over that timeframe.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Berenguer - Assists with lone chance created Berenguer had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and crossing once accurately during Sunday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Berenguer set up Gorka Guruzeta in the 39th minute assisting Athletic's second goal. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Berenguer who has started in four of his six appearances.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
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Julen Agirrezabala - Off at halftime Agirrezabala was forced off at halftime during Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.
Impact Agirrezabala was forced off after feeling discomfort once the teams went into the locker room at halftime. The keeper was replaced by Alex Padilla.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Williams doubtful for Athletic Bilbao's Europa League debut at Roma
Athletic Bilbao hopes that Spain winger Nico Williams will have recovered from an ankle bruise in time to face Roma at the start of their Europa League campaignSEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yuri Berchiche - Returns to sidelines Berchiche is out for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo due to a small overload, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Yuri has a small overload and has not trained with the group...
Impact Berchiche has returned to the injury list, having gone down for a second time this season. This comes due to issues with his fitness, as the busy early season schedule seems to already be affecting the defender. That said, he will look for a return in the club's next match when they kick off their Europa League campaign.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Williams - Eyeing Thursday return Williams (ankle) is out for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Nico is in that recovery process from the Leaganes coup of the day and we wil...
Impact Williams will remain on the sidelines for a further match following his exit midweek against Leganes. However, he is in his recovery process, with a return expected when they take the field to face Roma on Thursday in Europa League action. If this is the case, this is great news for the club, as he is a key player when fit.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Mikel Jauregizar - Set to return Jauregizar has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo
Impact Jauregizar is set to return after missing last match through suspension. He's started two of the four games played to open up the season, creating two chances and collecting seven tackles and four crosses (one won).
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Provides assist in win Guruzeta assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Thursday's 2-0 win against Leganes.
Impact Guruzeta notched his second assist of the season as he passed the ball to Dani Vivian, who then opened up the scoring. The striker has yet to find the back of the net this season, despite leading the team in goals the prior season.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
