SEPTEMBER 27•NYTIMES.COM
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Benat Prados - Expected to miss timePrados 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.
ImpactPrados' 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 injuryHerrera suffered an adductor injury following Thursday's match against Roma and should be considered questionable to face Sevilla on Sunday.
ImpactThe 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
Zeki Celik - Bows out early versus AthleticCelik left Thursday's Europa League game against Athletic in the second half due to an adductor injury, Sky Italy reported.
ImpactCelik is headed for some exams but will likely have to miss some time, the publication informs. Stephan El Shaarawy and Saud Abdulhamid are the other options on the right wing.
SEPTEMBER 27•ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Subs off in Europa LeagueDybala "left at half-time due to some tightness. We'll see what the tests say," coach Ivan Juric announced.
ImpactDybala wasn't supposed to play the whole game but came out earlier due to a thigh ailment. The problem and the short turnaround could lead to Matias Soule getting the nod against Venezia on Sunday regardless of his teammate's availability.
SEPTEMBER 27•ROTOWIRE
Julen Agirrezabala - Starting vs. RomaAgirrezabala (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Roma in the UEFA Europa League.
ImpactAgirrezabala 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. RomaBerchiche (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Roma in the UEFA Europa League.
ImpactThe 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
