ATHLETIC NEWS

Inaki Williams - Running on grass Williams (groin) was pictured running on grass during the international break.

Impact Williams was pictured on grass during the international break as he continues to work back from a groin injury. He was diagnosed with the issue late in October, and there's no specific timeline for his return. Williams' earliest chance to return would be straight after the international break, though that is likely too optimistic after the injury was described as serious.

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Joan Martinez attracting interest from several European clubs - report Borussia Dortmund are one of them, claims The Athletic.

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Unai Simon - Two saves in clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Sunday's 1-0 win over Oviedo.

Impact Simon helped Athletic to all three points by blanking Oviedo on Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for seven saves over his last three La Liga starts. Athletic head to Barcelona following the international break.

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Yuri Berchiche - Leader in interceptions Berchiche made three interceptions, a tackle and five clearances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Oviedo.

Impact Berchiche was a part of the Athletic back four that kept a clean sheet on Sunday leading his side with three interceptions. The fullback has combined for five tackles, six interceptions and 14 clearances over his last three La Liga starts.

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Nico Williams - Claims all three points Williams scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Oviedo.

Impact Williams found the back of the net in the 25th minute to claim all three points in the match before subbing off in the 72nd minute of the win. The goal was the first since the opening match of the season for Williams as he's combined for three shots and eight crosses over his last three La Liga appearances.

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Aymeric Laporte - First assist since 2018 Laporte had an assist with his lone chance created while making an interception, a tackle and eight clearances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Oviedo.

Impact Laporte set up Nico Williams in the 25th minute assisting the lone goal of the match while leading Athletic in clearances. The assist was the first in a European league since 2018 for Laporte as he's combined for two tackles and a whopping 34 clearances over his last three La Liga appearances.

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Inigo Lekue - Out for Oviedo fixture Lekue (hamstring) isn't part of Athletic's game-day squad list to face Oviedo on Sunday.

Impact Lekue was an unused sub for Wedndesday's UCL match against Newcastle United, but won't be an option for this one due to a setback and will look to make a full recovery during the break. He has appeared just four times so far.

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Nico Williams - Makes XI for Oviedo clash Williams (groin) is getting the call for Sunday's match versus Oviedo.

Impact Williams has shaken off a groin problem that cost him one game and will draw his fifth start of the season. He has notched seven shots (one on target), one key pass and eight crosses (one accurate) in his last five displays, with no goal contributions.

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Gorka Guruzeta - Gets nod for Oviedo tilt Guruzeta (illness) is starting in Sunday's match versus Oviedo.

Impact Guruzeta is back after dealing with an illness and is in the lineup as usual. He has taken at least one shot in eight straight displays, accumulating 21 (10 on target), with four goals and five chances created.

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Yuri Berchiche - Starting against Oviedo Berchice (thigh) is in the initial XI to face Oviedo on Sunday.

Impact Berchiche is returning from a short absence and will be able to shoulder big minutes right away. He has posted multiple tackles in his last four appearances, totaling 12 (10 won), adding seven crosses (zero accurate), 12 clerances and three interceptions, with one clean sheet.

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Nico Williams - Could be available Sunday Williams (groin) trained with the group Friday and has an outside chance to play Sunday against Real Oviedo, according to SPORT.

Impact Williams missed Wednesday's loss to Newcastle United due to a pubalgia, but his return to training Friday suggests the star winger might have an outside chance of playing this weekend. If he's deemed fit enough, Williams should return to the side and log his regular workload.

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Gorka Guruzeta - Trains Friday, could play Sunday Guruzeta (illness) was involved in training Friday and could be an option to play Sunday against Real Oviedo, according to SPORT.

Impact Guruzeta missed Wednesday's match against Newcastle United in the UCL due to an illness that prevented him from training Thursday, but he was able to work with the group in Friday's session. If he's able to train Saturday as well, he should lead the attacking line in Sunday's home match against Oviedo.

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Dani Vivian - Busy defensively in UCL loss Vivian had one off-target shot and made one tackle, five clearances, one interception and one block during Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League loss against Newcastle.

Impact Vivian had his hands full against Newcastle's powerful offense but mostly held his own while leading Athletic defense, once again doing a little bit of everything against opposing forwards. Regardless of his team's collective success, the center-back is always a reliable fantasy choice and his 48 clearances over the last seven starts in all competitions are a proof of it.

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Nico Serrano - Active off bench in UCL loss Serrano had four shots on goal and created one chance after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League loss against Newcastle.

Impact Serrano had his first appearance off the bench after a month without receiving minutes and, despite not able to change the outcome of the game, he made most of his minutes, pacing all players in shots attempted. Competition for minutes up front will always be tough for the youngster, especially when all injured players are back, but he showed that he can at least get playing time more regularly.

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Unai Simon - Allows two in UCL loss Simon made two saves and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League loss against Newcastle.

Impact Simon couldn't do much to stop either header that went into the back of the net and did a decent job the rest of the way. However, his stat line didn't help those who picked him for fantasy teams as it's been happening since the start of the campaign in both domestic and European competition. Over 15 starts between La Liga and UCL, that's just two clean sheets and 22 goals allowed.

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Yuri Berchiche - Trains with group Thursday Yuri (thigh) trained with the group Thursday and could be an option to play against Real Oviedo on Sunday, Javier Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact Yuri didn't play against Newcastle United on Wednesday in the Champions League due to a thigh injury, but he might have a chance to make a quick return this weekend. A final decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's kick-off, but if he's unable to play, Adama Boiro would probably remain as the starter at left-back.

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Gorka Guruzeta - Out with flu Guruzeta (illness) is out for Wednesday's trip to Newcastle, the club announced.

Impact Guruzeta is missing Wednesday's Champions League clash due to a flu-like illness. The forward was replaced by Unai Gomez for the trip to Tyneside. Guruzeta has one chance to return before the international break, a Sunday clash with Oviedo back in La Liga.

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Inigo Lekue - Back available Wednesday Lekue (hamstring) is back available for Wednesday's clash against Newcastle in the Champions League, the club posted.

Impact Lekue has cleared his suspension and recovered from a hamstring injury, making him available for Wednesday's clash against the Magpies in the Champions League. The defender is expected to return directly to the starting XI since he has the most experience in European competitions and Yuri Berchiche is ruled out due to muscle overload in his leg.

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Oihan Sancet - Suffers minor leg injury Sancet suffered a minor leg injury and is ruled out for Wednesday's clash against Newcastle in the Champions League, the club announced.

Impact Sancet can't keep himself fit for a long period of time and suffered a minor leg injury which rules him out for Wednesday's clash against Newcastle in the Champions League. The playmaker has been a regular starter in the attacking midfield when fit, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting squad, with Unai Gomez as the main option to replace him against the Magpies.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Suffers pubalgia Williams suffers from pubalgia and won't be available for Wednesday's clash against Newcastle in the Champions League, the club announced.

Impact Williams won't face the Magpies on Wednesday in the Champions League since he is currently suffering from a pubalgia. His timeline for return is yet unknown but his absence is a blow for the Basque since it will force a change in the starting XI, with Alex Berenguer likely starting on the left wing while he is out.

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Yuri Berchiche - Ruled out Wednesday Berchiche (overload) is ruled out for Wednesday's clash against Newcastle, according to the club.

Impact Berchiche is dealing with a muscle overload in his right leg and won't travel to England for Wednesday's clash against Newcastle in the Champions League. The left-back has been an undisputed starter for Athletic, therefore his absence will force a change in the backline, with Inigo Lekue or Adama Boiro as possible options to start.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Maroan Sannadi - Knee surgery successful Sannadi (knee) has completed successful knee surgery, according to his club.

Impact Sannadi has undergone surgery that has gone successfully, operating on his meniscus. He will now look ahead to his recovery, although he is likely to miss anywhere from two to six months recovering. He is more of a rotational option for the club, but this is still a rough loss for a portion of the season, losing their backup forward.

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Andoni Gorosabel - Start and assist Gorosabel assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Gorosabel has been Athletic's backup at right back, with the defender's latest start marking his first since Sept. 23. Ideally for him, his latest appearance kickstarts more regular appearances moving forward, considering he has fewer than five since August.

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Gorka Guruzeta - Goal in La Liga Guruzeta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Real Sociedad.

Impact When it came to domestic-league action, Guruzeta had been ice cold, with zero goals across eight appearances despite five starts up front. He enters Athletic's next game, Champions League action Wednesday at Newcastle United, not only having three goals in UCL action but at top form after breaking his goalless streak against Sociedad.

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Robert Navarro - Start and goal Navarro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Navarro re-entered Athletic's starting XI on Saturday and did not disappoint. He will enter the rest of November with at least one goal in both European and domestic league action this season.

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