Athletic Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Inaki Williams - Diagnosed with serious injury Williams has been diagnosed with a severe right groin injury, the club announced Friday.

Impact Williams suffered the injury in the 3-1 win over Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The injury, which also affects the tendon, means Williams will be sidelined for an undetermined period, but he isn't expected to return anytime soon.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Assists off bench Berenguer assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Qarabag.

Impact Berenguer replaced Inaki Williams in the 38th minute and set up Robert Navarro for the second in the 70th minute. Berenguer created three chances and also won three duels. This was his first Champions League goal contribution.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Jauregizar - Sets up two goals Jauregizar assisted twice to go with five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Qarabag.

Impact Jauregizar set up Gorka Guruzeta in the 40th minute and then again in the 88th minute. Jauregizar created four chances, won seven duels and made five tackles and an interception. This was his first Champions League goal contribution.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Navarro - Nets as substitute Navarro scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Qarabag.

Impact Navarro replaced Nico Williams in the 65th minute and netted in the 70th minute assisted by Alex Berenguer. Navarro recorded seven passes and also made a tackle. This was his first substitute appearance of the campaign.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gorka Guruzeta - Nets brace Guruzeta scored two goals to go with seven shots (four on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Qarabag.

Impact Guruzeta equalized in the 40th minute and then netted again in the 88th minute, both assisted by Mikel Jauregizar. Guruzeta missed three good opportunities and also contributed defensively with a tackle, a clearance and an interception. He has now netted thrice in three games this Champions League campaign.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Lets in one Simon had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Qarabag.

Impact Simon recorded 18 passes and made a clearance. He has accumulated 10 saves in three games and has conceded seven times. Next, he takes on Getafe and Sociedad in the league before taking on Newcastle United in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Suffers groin injury Williams suffered a groin injury in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Qarabag in the Champions League and is expected to miss several weeks while recovering, the club announced.

Impact Williams was forced off with a groin injury in the 38th minute of Wednesday's win over Qarabag in the Champions League and is expected to miss several weeks while recovering. In his absence, Alex Berenguer will likely take on a larger role in the frontline for Athletic.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Subbed off injured Williams was brought off with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with Qarabag.

Impact Williams was forced off with an apparent injury in the first half Wednesday. It seemed to be a groin concern that sent the striker to the sideline, bringing Alex Berenguer onto the pitch. Williams will have a quick turnaround to try and get fit for Saturday's clash with Getafe in domestic action.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Five saves in clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Elche.

Impact Simon helped Athletic to a point by blanking Elche on Sunday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for 10 saves in his last three starts with the clean sheet being his first since August. Athletic face off at home against Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Helps Athletic to clean sheet Berchiche made two tackles (winning two) and three clearances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Elche.

Impact Berchiche was a part of the Athletic back line that kept a clean sheet Sunday tying for the team-high in tackles while finishing with the third most clearances. The fullback has combined for six crosses, 10 clearances and two chances created in his last three appearances, but hasn't had a goal involvement this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Enters at halftime Williams crossed once inaccurately during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Elche.

Impact Williams entered the match at halftime, but had no impact on the outcome of Sunday's match. It was the first substitute appearance this season for the regular starter as Williams has combined for three shots, a chance created and nine crosses over his last three appearances in La Liga.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Plays 45 minutes Williams crossed once inaccurately during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Elche.

Impact Williams entered the match at halftime, but mustered just one cross during his time on the pitch. The attacker hasn't made a start since August after making two substitute appearances since returning from a groin injury earlier in the month.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Eased into action versus Elche Williams (thigh) will begin on the bench in Sunday's match against Elche.

Impact Williams won't miss time due to a minor injury he suffered before the break but won't start as he normally does in this one. Alex Berenguer and Gorka Guruzeta are handling his usual roles. He has scored once and added nine shots (four on target), four key passes and 14 crosses (two accurate) in the last five rounds.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Gets the nod against Elche Sancet (hamstring) is starting in Sunday's fixture versus Elche.

Impact Sancet is reclaiming his spot in the XI after a mild muscular problem and being managed in a recent Champions League game. He has tallied 11 shots (three on target), seven chances created, three crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (two won) in his last five showings.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Starting on Sunday Berenguer (toe) is in the XI to face Elche on Sunday.

Impact Berenguer is getting the nod right away upon recovering from a toe problem that cost him three fixtures. He has recorded seven shots (three on target), 13 key passes, 39 crosses (13 accurate) and 26 corners in his last five showings.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Available Sunday Williams (strain) is back available for Sunday's clash against Elche, the club posted.

Impact Williams suffered a muscular injury in the last game before the break but has enjoyed that time to recover fully and is now back available for Sunday's clash against Elche. The right winger has been an undisputed starter in the attack when fit and is expected to claim that role as soon as on Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Option to face Elche Sancet (hamstring) is back available for Sunday's clash against Elche, the club posted.

Impact Sancet missed the last game due to a minor hamstring injury but has enjoyed the break to recover fully and is now back available for Sunday's clash against Elche. The playmaker has been an undisputed starter in the attacking midfield when fit and is expected to claim that role as soon as on Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Vesga - Recovers from injury Vesga (groin) is back available for Sunday's clash against Elche, the club posted.

Impact Vesga missed the last two games due to a groin injury but has enjoyed the break to recover fully and is now back available for Sunday's clash against Elche. The midfielder has been a bench option mainly this season for Athletic and is expected to return to that role moving forward.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Available against Elche Berenguer (toe) is back available for Sunday's clash against Elche, the club posted.

Impact Berenguer missed the last three games due to a toe injury but has enjoyed the break to recover fully and is now back available for Sunday's clash against Elche. The forward will however likely hold a bench role since everyone is fit in the frontline for Athletic.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Working with ball Sancet (hamstring) was viewed working with a ball in training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Sancet is taking a small step in his return to play Tuesday, as the attacker did train with a ball to begin the week. This is decent news, as it is his first report of training since suffering his hamstring injury. He will now hope to get back into team training soon, likely doubtful for Sunday's match against Elche, and viewing the Oct. 22 match against Qarabag for a return.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Trains with ball Williams (strain) was shown working with a ball Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Williams went down with an injury just ahead of the international break, but he is seeing his first steps of improvement this week, as the forward is training with a ball. However, he is questionable for Sunday's match against Elche, still needing to train with his teammates. He will then hope he can make a return Sunday a reality, having yet to miss a start this season. This will likely leave Maroan Sannadi and Nico Serrano to earn more time if Williams remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Solid starter at left-back Berchiche started seven of his eight appearances for Athletic this season in La Liga, remaining a solid starter at left back once again.

Impact Berchiche remains an undisputed starter at left back for the Basques since he started seven of the eight possible games this season, contributing 21 crosses, eight tackles and 23 clearances. The left back appears to be a bench option for European matches, meaning he is fully focused on La Liga which represents a nice call fantasy wise.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Suffers muscle injury Williams suffered a muscle overload, which forced him off in the 55th minute of Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca, according to his club.

Impact Williams could be missing time due to his most recent injury, with the forward suffering from a muscle overload in his leg. The good news is he will have the international break to recover, potentially healing before the end of the two-week layoff and missing no time. He has yet to miss a start this season, so this will be something to monitor for the club.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Allows one in win Simon allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Simon conceded a goal in the 77th minute, but held Mallorca from there as Athletic found a late game winning goal. The keeper has allowed a goal in each of his last three La Liga starts while combining for seven saves over that stretch.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Rego Mora - Nets first career goal Rego scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Rego entered the match in the 62nd minute and scored the game winning goal in the 82nd. The goal was the first of Rego's career as he's made just four appearances in La Liga this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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