News with Nico Williams and Vivian at Athletic Club

Athletic Club

Athletic Club faces the last matchday of LaLiga EA Sports with the tranquility of having already secured their qualification for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League. With nothing at stake against an FC Barcelona equally devoid of qualifying objectives, the lions focus on closing the season with a victory in front of their fans at San Mamés. In this context, the main novelty in Lezama is the return of Nico Williams to the group dynamics.

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The Spanish international has been several weeks away from the pitch due to a pubalgia, an ailment that has required conservative treatment with a single goal in mind: to arrive in optimal conditions for the Nations League. His recovery has followed the planned timelines, and this week he has already trained with the rest of his teammates.

Nico's return opens the door to his participation this weekend against the blaugrana side, although the coaching staff is handling his situation with caution. Despite having completed part of the sessions normally, his presence in the starting eleven seems unlikely. It is a match without qualifying pressure, and the club prefers to avoid unnecessary risks. Still, the red-and-white forward could enjoy some minutes to help him gain competitive rhythm before Luis de la Fuente's final squad is announced.

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In the chapter of absences, the negative news of the day is starred by Dani Vivian. The center-back did not participate in Thursday's session at Lezama. The club has not issued a medical report or an official statement on the matter, and for now, it is unknown whether his absence is due to a physical discomfort or simply a load management.

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? Last Thursday in Lezama for Óscar de Marcos

? Nico Williams returns to train with the group

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