Impact Alvarez returns as expected following a seven match absence due to a thigh injury. The defender is a locked in starter when fully fit, but will be eased back into match action from the bench.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Available as substitute Alvarez (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Espanyol.
Trains fully, ready for play Alvarez (thigh) completed full training and is an option for Saturday's match against Athletic, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Yeray, I think so. He has done complete trai...
Impact Alvarez looks to be in for a return following the break, with the defender healing from his thigh issues and training. This is great news for thew club, as he started in their first four games of the season before missing the past seven games due to his injury. That said, he will hope to assume the spot in the starting XI immediately.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Left off squad list Alvarez (thigh) has been left off the squad list for Thursday's match against Leganes.
Impact Alvarez is once again out, with the defender being left off the squad list for a second straight match. His current status is unknown, but he was unlikely to feature either way after such a quick turnaround. He will hope to get back on the field in their next match, although that is still up in the air.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Sunday Alvarez (thigh) is not in the squad to face Las Palmas on Sunday.
Impact Alvarez misses out on the match after picking up the injury in training during the buildup. The defender had started and played the entirety of all four La Liga matches to begin the season as Aitor Paredes takes his spot in Sunday's XI.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Goes down in training Alvarez went down in Wednesday's training session and has picked up a muscle issue in his thigh, according to his club.
Impact Alvarez will be a late call heading into Sunday, with the defender having picked up thigh issues. He will likely see a fitness test heading into the match to decide his availability, although he will only have a few days to recover. He has started in all four games to begin the season, so this will be a major loss if left out, with Aitor Paredes being his likely replacement.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Back after one-game ban Alvarez is back from suspension and will be eligible to face Celta Vigo on Wednesday.
Impact The central defender missed the 2-2 draw against Osasuna, but he's expected to return to the lineup for this midweek clash. He's made 11 starts and 16 appearances this season as the team's primary backup at center-back, but since both Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian are available, Yeray is likely to remain on the bench for Wednesday's game.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Sees red Alvarez was sent off in the 59th minute of Friday's match against Getafe.
Impact Alaverz saw an early exit Friday, as he received a straight red card in the 59th minute. This will leave him out for the club's next match against Osasuna, with the team now hoping Dani Vivian (back) is fit to reclaim his starting spot to replace Alvarez, as the club is low on center-back options. He will next be eligible to feature against Cleta Vigo on May 15.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 45 minutes in return Alvarez (strain) played 45 minutes while registering two clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-1 draw with Granada.
Impact Alvarez made his return to play Friday after missing the club's last match due to a strain. He appeared after halftime as a substitute, playing 45 minutes while putting in a decent effort in the defensive end of the pitch. He will now hope to avoid the injury bug for the final games of the season, having missed 15 contests this season due to multiple different complications.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Makes squad for Friday Alvarez (strain) has been included in the squad for Friday's game against Granada.
Impact As expected after taking part in training this week, Alvarez has made the squad. That said, he's not likely to start with both Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian fit to play.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Available to face Granada Alvarez (strain) returned to training this week and will be available to face Granada on Friday, Granada Hoy reports.
Impact The center-back suffered an injury against Real Madrid on March 30, but he recovered within the expected timeline, and he is eligible to face Granada on Friday. However, the defender has started just nine times across 13 appearances in league play this season, so he's likely to be on the bench if both Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian are fit to play.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers muscle injury Alvarez was taken off the field in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid due to a muscle injury in his left leg, the club confirmed Monday.
Impact Alvarez looks to now be in question for the club's next match on April 14 against Villarreal, as he appears to have picked up a somewhat concerning injury after being declared to have suffered a muscle strain. This could be a major loss for the club, as he has started in seven of his last nine appearances. However, he will luckily have two weeks to recover until his next match, hoping that is enough to reach full fitness.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Off vs Real Madrid Alvarez was forced off in the 24th minute during Sunday's match against Real Madrid.
Impact Alvarez has returned from a thigh injury back in January, making six starts in the last seven appearances since. In that span, the defender had totaled 10 clearances, seven interceptions and five tackles. He was replaced by Dani Vivian in the match versus Real Madrid.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Makes squad for derby Alvarez (thigh) is in the squad to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Impact Alvarez has been training for quite some time, so it's not surprising to see him in the squad for this massive matchup against Real Sociedad. If fit, Alvarez can contend for a starting role in center-back alongside either Dani Vivian or Aitor Paredes.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Not in squad Thursday Alvarez (thigh) is not in the squad to face Sevilla on Thursday.
Impact Alvarez was spotted in training earlier in the week, but it seems he's not ready to return to action yet. His next chance to play will come against Real Sociedad on Jan. 13, and in the meantime, expect Aitor Paredes to start at center-back alongside Dani Vivian.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Trains ahead of trip to Sevilla Alvarez (thigh) has been "training normal" ahead of Thursday's match versus Sevilla, said manager Ernesto Valverde.
Impact Alvarez is training on the grass and is looking to make a return to the pitch Thursday. He's missed the last two and a half months with a thigh injury, making just two starts in five appearances for the team. If the defender is ruled fit for the Sevilla match, then he will likely get the start off the bench until he is back to top form.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Monday Alvarez (thigh) is training individually but is not likely to be an option to face Girona on Nov. 27, Athletic Xtra reports.
Impact Chances are Alvarez will not be ready to face Girona on Nov. 27. Still, the fact that he's already taking part in individual training suggests his recovery is trending in the right direction. Aitor Paredes is expected to remain in the XI until Alvarez is ready to return to the XI.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will undergo surgery Wednesday Alvarez is set to have surgery to repair a torn adductor muscle Wednesday.
Impact Alvarez was already expected to be on the shelf for a while after the team previously classified the injury as "moderate-severe". At this point, the defender should probably be expected to be out of action for 3-4 months after completing his surgery. Alvarez was making just his second start of the season when he was hurt and will now concede his spot in the starting XI back to Aitor Paredes.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for extended absence Alvarez sustained a thigh injury that the team classified as "moderate-severe" on Monday.
Impact At a minimum, Alvarez is looking at weeks, if not months, on the sideline depending on the ultimate severity of his thigh problem. The defender should probably be considered out indefinitely and probably shouldn't be expected back until after the November international break. Once he gets back on the training pitch, the club should provide another update which will give fantasy players more guidance about when Alvarez might return to action.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Forced off immediately Alvarez was forced off with an apparent injury seven minutes into Friday's clash with Almeria.
Impact Alvarez made it just seven minutes before an injury ended his day. The defender will have the entirety of the international break to work on his recovery before an Oct. 22 trip to Barcelona. Aitor Paredes came on to replace Yeray during Friday's match.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Saturday Alvarez (groin) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Cadiz.
Impact The defender was pictured in training this week, so it's not surprising to see him as part of the squad, meaning he could finally make his season debut after suffering a nagging groin issue. Yeray was a regular starter for Bilbao last season, making the XI in all but one of his 28 appearances in 2022/23, so it wouldn't be shocking if he moves into the lineup right away if available.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back at training Alvarez (groin) was pictured training in the lead-up to Saturday's match versus Cadiz.
Impact Alvarez could be in line to make his season debut after missing the first four matches of the season due to his groin problem. Considering he started all but one of his 28 appearances for the club last season, the defender should be in line to claim a spot in the starting XI once given the green light to play. Aitor Paredes could be the one relegated to the bench once Alvarez is back in action.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Mallorca Alvarez (groin) is out for Sunday's game against Mallorca.
Impact Alvarez remains complicated with a groin problem after suffering a setback in his recovery last month, and there's no timetable for his return. His next chance to feature will come against Cadiz on Sep. 16.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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
Suffers setback Alvarez (groin) suffered a setback and will miss Saturday's clash with Real Madrid, according to Athletic Club.
Impact Alvarez recovered from a groin injury to get on the pitch during a friendly with Racing Club. The defender now finds himself on the sideline once more with the same injury. Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian will partner in central defense with Alvarez on the sideline.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts Thursday Yeray (groin) got the start for Thursday's friendly clash with Racing Santander.
Impact Yeray ended 2022-23 on the sideline with a groin issue and was absent from the start of pre-season. He has made his way back into training and now back onto the pitch in friendly action. The center-back is going to be a major option in 2023-24 after playing a significant role when fit previously.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
