YERAY ALVAREZ NEWS

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

Active for friendly Alvarez (groin) is active for Thursday's pre-season friendly against Santander.

Impact Alvarez finished 2022-23 on the sideline with a groin injury and wasn't present to open pre-season. He was included in the traveling squad and is an option for the friendly, though he'd likely only play a half at most.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet in training Alvarez (groin) did not train during Athletic club's first day of 2023-24 pre-season.

Impact Alvarez is not yet ready to return to first team training to open the 2023-24 pre-season. The defender was a crucial part of the first team when fully fit after making 28 appearances (27 starts.) Still a late season surgery for a sports hernia means Alvarez may miss a substantial portion of pre-season training.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery Alvarez (groin) is set to undergo an operation this week to fix a sports hernia, the club announced Monday.

Impact Alvarez has already missed four of Bilbao's last five games with this injury, and he has decided to undergo surgery and forgo next weekend's season finale. The 28-year-old finishes the campaign with nine clean sheets, one goal and one assist from 28 La Liga appearances (27 starts) in central defense, and he remains a preferred option in the XI alongside Inigo Martinez (calf) when he's fit.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss rest of season Alvarez's groin injury has been lingering and his season might be over, as Athletic manager Ernesto Valverde said that the medical team is assessing his injury and has not ruled ou...

Impact Alvarez missed the loss to Real Betis in early May with a groin injury before recovering enough to start and play the full 90 minutes against Villarreal last weekend, but his injury is still bothering him and he's already been ruled out for the Celta Vigo match on Saturday. It's possible he may have to undergo an operation that would rule him out until late July while recovering.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Villarreal Alvarez (groin) is in Bilbao's starting lineup to face Villarreal on Saturday.

Impact Alvarez plugs straight back in to Athletic's XI in central defense Saturday after recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him against Betis last week.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return at weekend Alvarez (groin) was called up by Athletic Club for Saturday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Alvarez missed last week's loss to Real Betis with a groin injury, but he has recovered and should be back in the squad against Villarreal. He could slot straight back into the XI alongside Aitor Paredes in central defense as Dani Vivian will be suspended for Saturday.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Thursday Alvarez will not be in the squad to face Betis on Thursday after suffering a sports hernia against Mallorca on Monday.

Impact Alvarez could be in danger of missing the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign depending on the severity of his groin problem. With Alvarez on the shelf, Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian will feature in the central defensive roles on the back line. If Alvarez can return this season, he should immediately retake his place on the pitch.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in win Alvarez (undisclosed) subbed in and played the final 10 minutes or so of Saturday's 2-1 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Alvarez picked up a minor injury against Getafe last weekend and was only fit enough to feature off the bench on Saturday, with Inigo Martinez returning to start alongside Dani Vivian in central defense against Espanyol.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Featured in squad sheet Alvarez (undisclosed) will make the trip to Espanyol on Saturday after being listed on the team sheet.

Impact Alvarez suffered an undisclosed injury last match, but has recovered and will be an option for the team against Espanyol. He is expected to start at center back, where he has generated 22 clearances and six tackles (five won) in the last five games played.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off in extra time Alvarez came off in extra time during Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash with Osasuna.

Impact Alvarez made it to full time but was unable to return to the pitch for extra time. The defender has been a crucial part of the starting XI when fully fit and will now face a quick turn around to get back to fitness before a Saturday trip to Espanyol.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Alvarez is set to return from a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Alvarez is eligible to return after a one-match ban was handed down for yellow card accumulation. When available Alvarez is a consistent part of the starting XI, a role he should move straight back into for a Sunday clash with Barcelona.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow Alvarez picked up a fifth yellow card and a one-match ban during a 3-2 loss to Girona last time out.

Impact Alvarez will be sidelined via yellow card suspension after picking up yellows in each of his last two matches. Alvarez will miss a Sunday trip to Rayo, and will be eligible to return for a Mar. 12 clash with Barcelona.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal Alvarez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), five clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 4-1 victory over Cadiz.

Impact Alvarez got his first goal since 2020 with a header following a corner kick from Iker Muniain. He is the team leader in clearances with 60, upping his average to 3.5 a contest. The 28-year-old also has 36 interceptions thus far, which is the second most in the league.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension completed Alvarez served his one-game suspension and is eligible for the squad's Sunday trip to Celta Vigo.

Impact Alvarez received a straight red card a couple matches ago versus Real Sociedad and was absent against Real Madrid as a result. He should be back in the lineup against Celta.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Sociedad Alvarez received a straight red card in the 60th minute of Saturday's defeat against Real Sociedad following a foul on Takefusa Kubo. He made two clearances and created a chance in...

Impact There's a reasonable argument that Alvarez's foul on Kubo did not merit both a red card and a penalty kick, but he received both and Saturday's game ended as a comfortable win for Sociedad. Alvarez will now be suspended for next weekend's clash against Real Madrid and possibly for longer if the league deems it necessary.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE