ASIER VILLALIBRE NEWS

Suffers muscle tear Villalibre suffered a grade II muscle tear in his left hamstring, Athletic Club announced Monday.

Impact Villalibre will likely be out a month, if not slightly longer as he recovers from this issue. The forward has been dealing with a hamstring issue for the last month and it appears that he pushed it too far off the bench Friday. He will hope to return in January, barring a quick recovery just before the new year.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injured again Villalibre logged 20 minutes as a substitute but came off injured during Friday's scoreless draw with Levante.

Impact Villalibre just returned from a hamstring injury and seemingly picked up the same injury as he fell to the turf in frustration before his exit. This will keep Oihan Sancet as the alternate striker to Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia, though there's no official word on Villalibre's status and it's unclear how long he'll be out this time.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option Friday Villalibre (hamstring) was named to the match-day squad versus Levante on Friday.

Impact If he gets onto the pitch, Villalibre will be making just his second appearance in the club's last seven contests. While the forward will certainly provide some added depth for the club, he is unlikely to factor heavily into the starting XI moving forward, limiting his fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trains normally Villalibre (hamstring) trained normally Tuesday, according to Athletic Club.

Impact Villalibre is expected back after the international break and a full return to training so early into the breaks means that is still likely the case. The forward will look to continue building in training, and should play if he avoids any set backs.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Villalibre (hamstring) is out for Friday's clash with Cadiz after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Villalibre is out, as expected, after reaggravating his hamstring injury late in October. The forward will now have the international break to attempt to heal and return to full fitness.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Villalibre (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's clash with Espanyol after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Villalibre is out of the squad list once again, a complete non-surprise after he suffered a relapse last time out. The forward will look towards a Sunday trip to Sociedad for his return.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinjures hamstring Villalibre (hamstring) reaggravated his hamstring and will be questionable against Espanyol on Tuesday, according to Radio Marca.

Impact Villalibre has been dealing with a hamstring injury for the last month and in his first match back hurt his hamstring once more. The forward will once again be sidelined and will continue to give Inaki Williams more guaranteed starting time.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Villalibre (hamstring) was on the bench for Saturday's clash with Villarreal.

Impact Villalibre made his return to the bench Saturday, after nearly a month out with a hamstring injury. The striker provides a much-needed depth option for Athletic.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Valencia Villalibre (hamstring) will be out for Saturday's clash with Valencia after not making the preliminary squad.

Impact Villalibre was always going to be a doubt for Saturday's game after picking up a thigh injury mid-week. He was likely only a rotational choice in the starting XI, it seems likely that Inaki Williams will make his way back into the starting XI up top.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury vs. Rayo Villalibre suffered a thigh injury during Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Rayo.

Impact Villalibre was hurt during Tuesday's clash, though he was able to finish the match. The forward has been struggling to find the back of the net, and hasn't really moved the needle for fantasy purposes. Inaki Williams will likely take his spot in the starting XI, whether Villalibre is healthy or not.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Villalibre shot three times (once on goal) during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Rayo.

Impact Villalibre's three shots were near a team-high as the forward looked to get anything happening going forward. In the end there was nothing available to him, and he failed to get on the score sheet. Villalibre is still looking to kick start his season, but he has a tough trip to Valencia up next.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bilbao holds Atlético to 0-0; Falcao nets in Rayo debut

Athletic Bilbao has held 10-man Atlético Madrid to another scoreless draw as Diego Simeone struggles to get his talented attack to click

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Misfires against Elche Villalibre took three shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), drew one foul and won two duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Elche.

Impact Villalibre was chosen to lead the front-line in this one, but he was imprecise despite his decent volume. He finishes the season with four goals, two assists, 38 shots and 15 crosses in 35 appearances (16 starts).

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sociedad scores late to draw with Athletic in Basque derby

Roberto López has scored in the 89th minute to give Real Sociedad a 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league in the second Basque Country derby in four days

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Athletic rallies past Alcoyano to reach Copa quarterfinals

Iñaki Williams has scored a 78th-minute winner as Athletic Bilbao came from behind to defeat third-division club Alcoyano in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Lionel Messi suspended 2 matches for hitting opponent

Lionel Messi has been suspended for two matches after hitting an opponent in an incident away from the ball in the Spanish Super Cup final

JANUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Messi facing lengthy suspension for hitting opponent

Barcelona in in danger of losing Lionel Messi for an extended period after he hit an opponent in the Spanish Super Cup final

JANUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Messi sent off, Athletic beats Barca in Spanish Super Cup

Lionel Messi has lost his cool after another Barcelona collapse and hit an opponent away from the ball in the team’s 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Spanish Super C...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

LaLiga Highlights: Getafe 1-1 Athletic Club (FT) Asier Villalibre and Angel Rodriguez scored to allow Getafe and Athletic Club to get a point in a 1-1 draw.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • BEINSPORTS.COM