Athletic Team News Page 7 - Soccer

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.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Concedes three goals Simon made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Real Sociedad.

Impact For the first time in La Liga action this season, Simon has conceded more than two goals. With fewer saves, he was easily unable to compensate for his concession. As a result, Simon will have a lot to redeem when Athletic and Newcastle United log their Champions League game Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Bilbao: Gorrotxategi scores stoppage-time winner in fiery Basque derby Tensions flared at Anoeta as Real Sociedad edged a dramatic finish over Athletic Bilabo in the Basque derby.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Aymeric Laporte - Starts in derby Laporte (ankle) is on the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Real Sociedad.

Impact Laporte sustained an ankle injury in the recent match against Getafe but worked hard to be available for the derby. He was deemed fit and returned straight to the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aymeric Laporte - Available for derby Laporte (ankle) is in the squad list for Saturday's derby against Real Sociedad, the club posted.

Impact Laporte suffered an ankle injury during the loss against Getafe that revealed to be minor since he is available and part of the squad list for Saturday's Basque derby against Real Sociedad. Laporte is an undisputed starter for Athletic and should return directly to a starting role on Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maroan Sannadi - Set to undergo surgery Sannadi (knee) is set to undergo a surgery on Monday, the club announced.

Impact Sannadi began the season with discomfort in his right knee due to a lingering meniscus issue that will require surgery. The striker received conservative treatment over the last three months, which limited his availability for Athletic. He will now undergo surgery to address the problem, and his absence won't impact the starting squad since he has mainly been a bench option this season because of the injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aymeric Laporte - Suffers ankle injury Laporte suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Getafe and will have to undergo further examinations, the club announced.

Impact Laporte played the full game on Sunday but suffered an ankle injury that will require further examinations in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue. The center-back has been an undisputed starter since his return in La Liga, and if he had to miss some time, it would be a big blow for the Basques. Aitor Paredes will likely replace him until he returns fully fit.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Lekue - Receives red after exit Lekue (hamstring) was shown a straight red card from the bench in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Getafe after being forced off in the 31st minute due to injury.

Impact Lekue suffered a hamstring injury in the first half of Sunday's defeat against Getafe and was later sent off following a contestation while on the bench. The defender will miss at least one game and hopes to recover from his injury in the short term. His absence won't affect the starting XI since he has started only once in his last four available games.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Areso - Four crosses off bench Areso had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Getafe.

Impact Areso led the offensively anemic Athletic team in crosses Saturday. Despite coming off the bench then, perhaps his latest appearance is enough for him to warrant starting opportunities again.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Three saves, one goal conceded Simon made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Getafe.

Impact Simon has not maintained a clean sheet in four of his last five appearances. On the plus side, four of the appearances include multiple saves and only one goal conceded on his part. Perhaps he can finally get another clean Nov. 1 at Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Lekue - Exits with injury Lekue left Saturday's game against Getafe with a knock.

Impact Lekue got another start at right-back, but the defender was unable to finish the first half after picking up an injury. Jesus Areso got the start at his replacement at right-back.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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