YERAY ALVAREZ NEWS

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

Keeps clean sheet in win Alvarez kept a clean sheet with two interceptions made during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Alvarez closed out the first half of the season in better form with two clean sheets in his final three games. Even with Dani Vivian hot on the heels of Alvarez and Inigo Martinez, Alvarez started 12 times and kept five clean sheets before the World Cup. So long as the team can maintain their confidence and have less of the poor performances as they did Nov. 4 against Girona, Alvarez will continue to have a good chance for a shutout each week.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets busy in win Alvarez kept a clean sheet with four interceptions made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Alvarez put together an exceptional performance to snuff most counter attacks from opposition before they got very far. He's now made nine interceptions in the last two games, a record that should help his value so long as his confidence continues to improve.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Alvarez (undisclosed) made the squad list for Tuesday's match against Getafe.

Impact Alvarez had some doubt to feature Tuesday but hopefully any concerns have been allayed by traveling with the team. If Alvarez still isn't able to start, Dani Vivian would slot into the defense alongside Inigo Martinez.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be in doubt Alvarez is considered questionable ahead of Tuesday's match against Getafe, according to manager Ernesto Valverde.

Impact Alvarez ended Saturday's loss to Atletico Madrid with some discomfort and may not be able to start Tuesday, even if he'd be fit by Sunday's trip to Barcelona. Should he miss out on starting, Dani Vivian would return to the lineup alongside Inigo Martinez.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes yellow card in win Alvarez won two-of-two tackles and conceded a yellow card during 72 minutes of Friday's 4-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Alvarez was hit with a first-half booking and that prevented him from playing the full 90 for the first time this season. As he's still an integral piece to the back line when Dani Vivian (ankle) isn't available, expect Alvarez to keep playing and rack up more clean sheet bonuses for an in-form team.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Alvarez logged one assist from one chance created and made two interceptions during Saturday's 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Alvarez helped Nico Williams to their team's third goal of the first half after returning from an illness to play the full 90. Though Alvarez wasn't able to keep a clean sheet, contributing to another win should keep confidence high heading into the international break. Additionally, Alvarez and Inigo Martinez are likely to be the top pairing at center-back but Dani Vivian should still compete for starts when fit.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Figures to be back Alvarez is expected to be fit for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano after overcoming an illness, according to Javi Beltran of AS.

Impact Alvarez missed Sunday's win over Elche due to a fever but with Dani Vivian now out with a sprained ankle, he can make a quick return to the starting lineup. Now that Inigo Martinez has returned as well, Alvarez will keep the stability for one of the best defensive sides in the league.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready for Mallorca Alvarez (hip) has been called up by Athletic Club for Monday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Alvarez picked up a hip injury last weekend but he seems to have recovered in time for Monday's La Liga opener, and should be in Bilbao's starting lineup if fully fit.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has hip injury Alvarez suffered a muscular injury near his hip during preseason, his club announced Saturday.

Impact Following the final friendlies of preseason, Alvarez picked up an unfortunate knock. If he's unable to play during Monday's opener against Mallorca, Dani Vivian is all but guaranteed to start.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Alvarez was an unused substitute in last weekend's defeat against Sevilla.

Impact Alvarez scored a goal and kept five clean sheets in 23 La Liga appearances (22 starts) this campaign, but the 27-year-old was really in a battle with Dani Vivian to be the second starter alongside Inigo Martinez in central defense, and it will be interesting to see who wins out heading into next season.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE