YURI BERCHICHE NEWS

Training on his own Berchiche (strain) is training individually, and it remains to be seen whether he'll be fit to face Girona on Nov. 27, Athletic Xtra reports.

Impact Berciche was one of three players training individually Monday, along with Oscar de Marcos (undisclosed) and Yeray Alvarez (thigh), and the left-back is looking to make his return after the international following a three-game absence. If he's not ready to face Girona, then Hugo Rincon could slot at right-back, pushing Lekue to the left side.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face Valencia Berchiche (strain) won't play Sunday against Valencia, manager Ernesto Valverde told media, including Alfonso Herran of Diario AS, on Friday.

Impact Berchiche departed the match against Barcelona last week with a fibula injury, an area where he already underwent an offseason surgery, and Athletic want to take a cautious approach with the defender, especially since he hasn't trained with the group all week long. Berchiche's next chance to play will come against Villarreal on Nov. 5.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Berchiche was forced to come off injured during the 25th minute on Sunday against Barcelona.

Impact Berchiche has been on good form, totaling a goal and an assist in the last three games. He has also started his previous six matches. The defender will be questionable heading into Oct 29 clash with Valencia after picking up a strain versus Barcelona.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Berchiche assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Berchiche recorded his first assist of the season by sending a ball into the box that found Gorka Guruzeta in the 10th minute. In addition to his assist, the defender set a new season-high with three shots taken.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 24 minutes Berchiche (lower leg) registered one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Betis.

Impact Sunday marked Berchiche's 2023-24 La Liga debut. He will look to regain Athletic's starting left-back role in September. Currently, Berchiche is competing for that position against Inigo Lekue and Imanol Garcia de Albeniz, both of whom did not start regularly a season ago.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training, could return Berchiche (lower leg) is back in training and could be included in the squad for Sunday's match against Real Betis, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact The experienced left-back has yet to make his season debut, but that could change this weekend since he's been training with no issues. If available, Yuri could step in at left-back right away, and the defense really needs some leadership since names such as Yeray Alvarez (groin) and Oscar de Marcos (strain) have already been ruled out for the upcoming match due to injuries.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't travel Berchiche (lower leg) did not travel for Saturday's trip to Osasuna.

Impact Berchiche will continue on the sideline after missing the season opener against Real Madrid. The defender wasn't included in the traveling squad and still works to recover from a lower leg issue. Berchiche missed all of pre-seaosn due to a fractured fibula.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for opener Berchiche (lower leg) will miss Saturday's clash with Real Madrid, Athletic announced.

Impact Berchiche won't return for the season opener and has yet to make a return to training. The defender will face an uphill battle to get fit after a fracture fibula cost him the entirety of pre-season. Berchiche being out likely pushes Inigo Lekue into the starting XI on Saturday.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with fractured fibula Berchiche (lower leg) opened the 2023-24 pre-season training camp on the sideline, Athletic Club announced.

Impact Berchiche starts pre-season training on the sideline as he deals with a fractured fibula. The defender played a major role in 2022-23, starting 27 matches and appearing in 29 total. Berchiche is expected to make a return before the beginning of the season, though it's unclear if he will make it back for pre-season friendlies.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season with injury Berchiche fractured his fibula in Bilbao's season finale against Real Madrid, the club announced Tuesday following medical examinations.

Impact Berchiche improved his fitness this season after missing the entire first half of 2021/22 with a groin issue, but he still missed a chunk of the Fall with an Achilles injury and now ends the campaign with a broken leg. Still, the 33-year-old remains Athletic's first-choice left-back when fit and he tallied one goal, one assist and eight clean sheets in 29 La Liga appearances (27 starts) in 2022/23.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots Berchiche took two off target shots, made a tackle and a clearance during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Berchiche was a part of the Athletic back line that didn't allow a goal from open play on Thursday. The fullback has provided a well-rounded game for his club this season, crossing 54 times and creating 15 chances while also making 36 tackles and 44 clearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for selection Berchiche is eligible for selection after having one of his yellow cards rescinded.

Impact Berchiche and Athletic club were able to appeal and successfully have one of his yellow cards overturned. The defender is now available for selection once more though he remains a single yellow card away from a suspension.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended next match Berchiche recorded three tackles in Friday's 3-1 win against Valladolid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 23rd minute.

Impact Berchiche was shown his fifth yellow card of the season and will come back from international break serving a one-match suspension. He has scored once in the last five matches with four starts in that span. Mikel Balenziaga is expected to start Apr 1 against Getafe in his absence.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Berchiche made two blocks, an interception and four clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. He also took two shots in the match.

Impact Berchiche was active on both sides of the ball on Sunday but had to settle for a scoreless draw with Rayo. He has started 12 of Athletic's last 14 La Liga games at left-back since recovering from an achilles injury in October.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Girona Berchiche scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in nine crosses (two accurate) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Girona.

Impact Berchiche had one of his best performances of the campaign so far, going up the field to support the attack all the time. In the 35th minute, the left-back fired a low shot from just outside the box into the far post to score his side's first goal, his first of the season. Also, his nine crosses matched his season high. Berchiche, who has been struggling with injuries over the last three years, will hope this game is a sign of better things to come.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Berchiche made two clearances, three interceptions and took a shot in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Berchiche returned from a red card suspension on Sunday and had a solid game at left-back, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against Atletico.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Berchiche was shown a fifth yellow card and handed a one-match ban, but is now eligible for selection once more. The defender should be in a position to return straight to the starting XI, having made six straight starts at left-back before picking up the suspension.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yellow card against Cadiz withdrawn Berchiche was sent off on Friday after shown two yellow cards, but the league upheld Athletic's appeal to remove one of the yellow cards. the club announces.

Impact Berchiche was given the first yellow card after the referee claimed he brought down the opposing player wrongfully. However, Athletic requested the play reviewed as he did not commit the foul. The league agreed with the team and took away one of the yellow cards. However, he will still miss next match against Valencia due to collecting five yellow cards so far this season. Inigo Lekue is still the expected player to start in his place on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sancet hat trick leads 10-man Bilbao to 4-1 win over Cadiz

Oihan Sancet has scored his second career hat trick to lead 10-man Athletic Bilbao to a 4-1 victory at home over Cadiz in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off Friday Berchiche was shown two yellow cards during the second half of Friday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Berchiche will be suspended next time out after getting sent off Friday. The defender has been a nailed-on starter though Inigo Lekue is one possible direct replacement in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Valencia.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Berchiche took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Berchiche has played well since returning from an achilles injury in mid-October, and he's averaging 1.4 shots and 0.5 chances created per 90 minutes from left-back this season.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in derby loss Berchiche made a block, an interception and won one of two tackles in Saturday's match against Real Sociedad. He also assisted a goal in the 3-1 defeat.

Impact Berchiche grabbed his first assist of the season in setting up an Oihan Sancet strike to briefly get his side back into Saturday's game, but Yeray Alvarez's red card in the 60th minute and the ensuing penalty kick conversion by Mikel Oyarzabal sealed the result for Sociedad.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eventful outing in scoreless affair Berchiche recorded three shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) during Thursday's scoreless draw against Real Betis. In addition, he made five interceptions and was g...

Impact Berchiche led all players on the pitch in interceptions and would've had a pristine fantasy result if not for the late booking. Still, the clean sheet result is a nice bonus when considered alongside some strong peripherals against a quality side like Betis.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE