OIHAN SANCET NEWS

Williams brothers lead Bilbao into 3rd place in Spain

Brothers Nico and Iñaki Williams have assisted one another for goals in Athletic Bilbao’s 4-0 home win over Almería that pulled the Basque Country side level with Barcelona near th...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds goal in third straight Sancet scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and created three chances during Friday's 4-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Sancet is scoring with consistency he seldom showed when played as a forward last season and he came close to a well-worked assist in the second half too. Since he only takes a couple of shots a game, Sancet could be a risk if his form dips but for now he's done well to keep his place with Ander Herrera on the sidelines and nearing starting fitness.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in second straight Sancet scored one goal from one shot in 65 minutes of Saturday's 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sancet has found the net in two straight starts, resulting in a high conversion rate as he's only taken two shots between these games. Now that Ander Herrera is fit enough to play, Sancet will need to keep up his good form if he's to keep his place in the lineup and contribute enough for fantasy relevance from a deeper position.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Sancet recorded three shots off target and created one chance in 73 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Sancet has started two straight games in midfield and it looks likely he'll stick in that role for the time being. While it isn't likely to help his fantasy value, he's started to get more involved in the attack as he gets used to the position. Because of this move, Unai Vencedor and Dani Garcia in addition to Oier Zarraga will see their minutes decline.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from hernia Sancet has fully recovered from a hernia and is healthy for preseason training, according to his club's head of medical services, Josean Lekue.

Impact Sancet missed the final six weeks of the season and had his minutes often limited to contend with the injury before then. While the arrival of Gorka Guruzeta adds another competitor to the attack in the coming campaign, Sancet was already splitting time with Raul Garcia last season. As no striker scored more than eight goals (from Inaki Williams), all are likely to get plenty of playing time.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Sancet (undisclosed) is not in Bilbao's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Sancet tallied six goals and four assists in 27 La Liga appearances (16 starts) this season, though the 22-year-old missed the final month due to injury.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Cadiz Sancet didn't make the squad list for Thursday's trip to Cadiz.

Impact Sancet didn't play well and was pulled after the first half of Sunday's loss to Celta Vigo, but it appears this is just a move to rotate the side in a bid to revive the season with European competition now a harder challenge. In his absence, Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia are the first two available strikers while Nico Serrano and Nico Williams could find more chances with one less competitor in the attack.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unal scores again as 10-man Getafe draws at Bilbao 1-1

Striker Enes Unal has scored his 14th goal in the Spanish league to help 10-man Getafe draw at Athletic Bilbao 1-1

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes yellow card in loss Sancet conceded a yellow card and created one chance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Betis.

Impact Sancet has started each of the last two matches and has taken just one shot in that time. Though he often shows more promise than Raul Garcia, neither has offered much production over the past couple of games. Up next is a visit from Getafe, which have conceded 32 goals in 28 matches this season.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Sancet scored one goal and provided one assist during 27 minutes of Sunday's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Sancet has kept up the form that's earned him increasing minutes over Raul Garcia by scoring a sixth goal in his last five league appearances. As he also set up Iker Muniain for the third goal, Sancet has fit the part of a well-rounded player in recent weeks. Up next is a trip to Barcelona, which have conceded 28 goals in 24 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletic beats Espanyol 2-1 to move closer to European spots

Athletic Bilbao has moved closer to the European qualification places in the Spanish league with a 2-1 win over Espanyol

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Sancet scored one goal from one shot in 72 minutes of Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Sancet sprung the offside trap and still beat it after a VAR check to equalize the score just five minutes into the match. There aren't many players on his club in as good of form, as Sancet has scored five times and logged two assists in his last five league matches. This could favor well into the next league match at Mallorca, which are tied for the fourth-most goals conceded in La Liga.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Sancet (knee) will feature in the starting XI versus Espanyol on Monday.

Impact Sancet had been red hot before suffering his knee injury as he racked up four goals on eight shots (four on target) and two assists in his previous four contests. With the forward back on the pitch, he should offer top-half fantasy value the rest of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts knee in cup Sancet suffered a left knee injury during Thursday's Copa del Rey win over Barcelona, according to his club. Any serious injuries were ruled out after performing tests.

Impact Sancet has flourished with four goals and two assists in his last four league matches but was unlucky to pick up an injury during a famous result. It's likely that he'll at least be out for Sunday's trip to Rayo Vallecano, but he may be back for the Quarterfinals against Real Madrid in early-February if the injury doesn't take long to overcome. In his absence, Raul Garcia could regain a consistent starting spot but a positive performance from Alex Berenguer could add further competition in the attack.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in Copa del Rey Sancet was subbed out in the 51st minute of Thursday's Copa del Rey victory against Barcelona after suffering an injury.

Impact It is unclear whether Sancet will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury, but Raul Garcia could return to the lineup in the front two against Rayo on Sunday if necessary.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shotless in draw Sancet failed to take a shot during 60 minutes of Sunday's scoreless draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Sancet had scored four goals in his previous two matches but couldn't find his touch during a rainy derby in Vitoria-Gasteiz. As Sancet is young and his team have struggled against lesser sides in bad weather, this shouldn't be much to worry about yet, though Sancet's consistency may not be a feature of his game just yet.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects hat trick in win Sancet scored three goals from five shots (three on goal) during Monday's 3-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Sancet has scored four times in his last two matches while also providing two assists against Betis in the game before that. While long just considered a talented prospect, the waning form of Raul Garcia and Sancet's own solid play have finally started to pay off as we move from 2021 into 2022. He'll now focus on a trip to Deportivo Alaves, which have conceded the third-most goals in La Liga.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla beats Cádiz 1-0 to reduce Real Madrid's Liga lead

Sevilla has cut into Real Madrid’s lead of the Spanish league after winning at Cádiz 1-0

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores from distance in loss Sancet scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) in 63 minutes of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Sancet finally got onto the scoresheet with a strike from distance that banged off the post to beat the indomitable Thibaut Courtois in goal. This effort marked Sancet's first of the season and came just after he logged two assists to down Real Betis over the weekend, so he might be finally acting on some of his potential with some influential plays. Up next is a trip to Osasuna, which have conceded 22 goals in 18 matches this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema brace as Madrid beats Bilbao 2-1 in virus-hit game

Karim Benzema has struck two quick goals to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in a Spanish league game missing several players because of coronavirus infections

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs two assists off bench Sancet provided two assists from three chances created in 21 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 3-2 win over Real Betis.

Impact This is the kind of performance that Sancet needs to give more frequently, as he's tried to be the passing forward but recent games have let him down. Now, he's played a key role in his side's success and will hope to parlay this into a starting spot over Raul Garcia, which has already happened on some occasions this season. For now, he'll focus on Wednesday's visit from Real Madrid.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss Sancet took three shots (two on goal) during Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Sancet put in plenty of work during this game as he accumulated his seventh shot from his last two starts, but much of what he did seemed inefficient as he also routinely lost possession. Given the overall difficulties in his side's performance, Sancet's role isn't strong enough to ensure routine value. Up next is a trip to Levante, which hold the worst defensive record in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Sancet provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created one chance, made one tackle (won) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Sancet was instrumental for his side to win all three points in play as he assisted Inaki Williams' winner in the 34th minute after stealing the ball from an opposing defender. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet for the youngster this season and he'll now try to open his scoring account during Sep. 13 home match against Mallorca.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid wins 1-0 at Betis amid Mbappé transfer talk

Real Madrid has won 1-0 at Real Betis in the Spanish league amid rising hopes in the Spanish capital that Kylian Mbappé could soon be on his way to the club

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots in draw Sancet took two shots (one on goal) and created two chances during 67 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Barcelona.

Impact Sancet has started as the second striker in each of the first two games this season next to Inaki Williams, but is likely to lose some minutes now that Raul Garcia has returned from his suspension. This will be one situation to monitor heading into Saturday's trip to Celta Vigo, though none of these strikers have represented a serious goalscoring threat just yet.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE