YURI BERCHICHE NEWS

Plays first half in loss Berchiche logged three tackles (one won) and conceded a yellow card during the first half of Friday's 2-1 loss to Girona.

Impact Berchiche looked like he wasn't up to speed, getting beaten on most counter attempts and balls that went past him. Unless he can turn things around, Berchiche might need some more rest to reset if he's to start consistently in 2023.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Travels for match Berchiche (Achilles) made the squad list for Tuesday's match at Getafe.

Impact Berchiche is in line to return after missing almost two months of matches. As he still doesn't appear fully fit, Inigo Lekue is likely to make at least one more start at left-back and even keep the job until his form drops enough to make a change.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still hopeful to return Berchiche (Achilles) is training with his teammates but still needs to pass his fitness tests, manager Ernesto Valverde announced Monday ahead of Tuesday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Berchiche isn't far from playing but may just need to work up his fitness after missing nearly two months of matches. Until that happens, Inigo Lekue should continue to start at left-back,

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Atletico Berchiche (achilles) was not called up by Athletic Club for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Berchiche has been out since August with an achilles injury, and while he returned to training this week, he is not yet fit enough to make the squad on Saturday. Inigo Lekue should continue at left-back until Berchiche can return.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Berchiche (Achilles) returned to training during Tuesday's session ahead of Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Berchiche is one of the last left in the treatment room and will hope to be back after almost two months off the pitch. In his absence Inigo Lekue has played fairly well with one assist in six starts so Berchiche shouldn't need to be rushed back into the lineup.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Saturday Berchiche (Achilles) isn't expected to be fit for Saturday's match against Sevilla after missing Tuesday's training session, according to Juanma Velasco of MARCA.

Impact Berchiche hasn't played in well over a month due to his Achilles injury and will hope to get a chance or two before the World Cup pause in mid-November. Inigo Lekue will continue as the starter at left-back until Mikel Balenziaga and Berchiche can compete for more opportunities.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still missing training Berchiche (Achilles) missed Monday's training session, according to Juanma Velasco of MARCA.

Impact Berchiche seems to have issues with his Achilles tendon and that's made returning in a timely manner more difficult. As Mikel Balenziaga (ankle) is also out, Inigo Lekue will continue as the starter at left-back until others are able to play.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains absent Berchiche (foot) continues to work on rehabbing his injury ahead of Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to Javi Beltran of AS.

Impact Berchiche hasn't played since the second match of the season and it's unclear when he'll make his return. As he continues to miss matches, Inigo Lekue should continue as the starting left-back.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Berchiche made the starting lineup for Monday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Berchiche had been dealing with a sprained ankle but was able to overcome the injury in order to play in the opener. He played in just 14 league games last season and will hope to play a bigger role in the coming campaign.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday's game Berchiche (ankle) was not called up by Athletic Club for Monday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Berchiche is still dealing with a sprained ankle he suffered in late July and will not be available for Bilbao's season opener. With Mikel Balenziaga (ankle) also out, Inigo Lekue could get the start at left-back against Mallorca.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sprains ankle in preseason Berhciche suffered a sprained right ankle during training, his club announced Jul 23.

Impact Berchiche started just 11 times in 14 appearances last season as he's had injury problems in the last couple of seasons. If he's not healthy by the Aug. 15 opener against Mallorca, Mikel Balenziaga would likely start at left-back until Berchiche is able to play.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four crosses in loss Berchiche provided four crosses (zero accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Berchiche played just 14 times (11 starts) this season as injuries held him out of the side until January of 2022. If he can stay healthy, Berchiche is capable off logging around 100 crosses and contributing a fair number of tackles as well.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Berchiche provided one assist from one chance created on four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Berchiche has scored once and added one assist over his last two matches while helping his side to four wins in his last five starts. He might have a tougher task against Villarreal, which don't concede many attacking chances to defenders.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Getafe Berchiche scored a goal and created two chances in Friday's 101 draw against Getafe. He also made a block, a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Berchiche equalized Friday's game with his first goal of the season, as he was a big attacking threat from left back in the game. He has now started three La Liga games in a row after missing the first half of the campaign with a few groin and achilles injuries, but he will likely be the preferred choice at left back over Mikel Balenziaga moving forward.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench Berchiche provided one assist from one chance created in 45 minutes of Monday's 3-2 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Berchiche was interestingly used as a central-midfielder after a disappointing first half saw his team go behind by two goals. As Berchiche works his way back into full fitness, he's done well in Cup matches and should earn his place for the biggest games of the league season as well. This means that he could be shooting for his first league start of the campaign in Sunday's derby against Real Sociedad.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Osasuna Berchiche (groin) will feature in the starting XI versus Osasuna on Monday.

Impact Berchiche will be making his first appearance of the season for the club after dealing with a significant groin problem that required surgery. With the defender fully fit, he should be in contention for regular appearances in the starting XI this year considering he featured in 21 of his 23 outings for Athletic last year.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Monday's matchup Berchiche (groin) will not be in the squad to face Getafe on Monday.

Impact Berchiche has yet to get onto the pitch this season, so his continued absence shouldn't come as a surprise. Still, the defender has begun training with the squad and could be in contention once given the green light to resume playing.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Berchiche (groin) has return to training with Athletic, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Berchiche has been out since July with a groin injury that he underwent surgery on, but he's back with his teammates and should be close to returning to the pitch.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Wednesday clash Berchiche (groin/Achilles) is out for Wednesday's clash with Real Madrid after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Berchiche will be out yet again as he continues to deal with an Achilles issue that he picked up while recovering from groin surgery. The defender will hope to return next time out, away against Getafe on Monday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Berchiche (groin) remains sidelined ahead of Friday's matchup with Levante.

Impact At this point, between his groin injury and an ongoing Achilles issue, Berchiche should probably be considered out indefinitely until he can at least take the pitch with his teammates. Given his extended layoff, the defender figures to make some appearances off the bench before being thrust into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battling new Achilles issue Berchiche is battling Achilles discomfort in his return from groin surgery.

Impact This isn't a good sign for Berchiche's prospects of returning after the break unless he can return healthy to full training next week. For now, it's assumed he'll be worked slowly into the squad and probably won't be asked to start for another couple weeks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball Berchiche (groin) was training with the ball Monday, according to Athletic Club.

Impact Berchiche was training with the ball Monday, a good sign for his return to the pitch after the international break. That said the defender is just making his return to training after a surgery earlier in the season, so he likely won't be rushed back.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Berchiche (groin) is out for Friday's clash with Cadiz, as he isn't in the traveling squad.

Impact Berchiche isn't back in training yet so it comes as no surprise that he is still out. He underwent surgery in July and is still recovering, he should be considered out indefinitely until he makes a return to training.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out three months Berchiche underwent surgery on his adductor and abdomen in response to pubalgia and is expected to be out for at least three months.

Impact Berchiche had already missed the final nine matches of the 2020/21 season with a hamstring injury and will miss a similar tally if he's able to return by late October. This will give Mikel Balenziaga the starting job at left-back to open the coming campaign.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes season injured Berchiche missed the final nine games of the 2020/21 season with a hamstring injury.

Impact Berchiche still made 21 starts from 23 appearances in La Liga before an injury hampered him over the last month of the campaign. Though Mikel Balenziaga was a serviceable backup who filled in while he was hurt, Berchiche offered much more value with 76 crosses provided to Balenziaga's 44.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE