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Gorka Guruzeta - In question for Monday Guruzeta is now listed as questionable for Monday's contest against Almeria after the club announced he suffered a thigh injury in Wednesday's Copa del Rey Semifinal against Atleti...
Impact Guruzeta appears to be the newest member of Athletic to hit the injury report, having picked up an issue in the thigh muscles of his left leg. This is an absolutely brutal blow for the club, as they will now possibly be without one of their regular starters, as the player has started in all but two contests this season. There is still a chance he gets to play Monday with a couple of days to recover and pending test results that have yet to be released, but he will most likely be held out to be cautious, having his next option to play be on Feb. 19 against Girona.
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 ROTOWIRE

Athletic Bilbao ends Atletico Madrid's 28-match unbeaten streak at home in 1st leg of Copa semifinal

Athletic Bilbao has ended Atletico Madrid’s 28-match unbeaten streak at home with a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 Associated Press
Inigo Lekue - Returns for Cup win Lekue (thigh) got the start and played 90 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Atleti in the Copa del Rey.
Impact Lekue missed a single match with a thigh injury but got back on the pitch at the first time of asking. The fact he was able to return in the Cup and didn't even need to wait for a Monday trip to Almeria is a good sign the injury was minor. Barring any setbacks Lekue should continue as the top choice left-back moving forward.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Returns in Copa del Rey Williams got the start and played 85 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Atleti in the Copa del Rey.
Impact Williams was questionable for Wednesday's match due to a foot injury but that proved not to be a major concern. The forward didn't miss a beat in making his return to the starting XI, creating a pair of chances and making some darting runs in behind. Williams has been the standard starting option on the right wing whenever fit, and should continue in that role.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 ROTOWIRE
Alex Berenguer - Scores in win Berenguer started and scored during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.
Impact Berenguer was originally a doubt for Wednesday's clash due to a hamstring injury but he got the start and got on the scoresheet. The winger could be in line for another start after missing two matches via the hamstring issue. Berenguer scored twice in three starts before suffering the injury, though it could be tough to fit Nico Williams (hip), Inaki Williams and Berenguer all in the starting XI together.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 ROTOWIRE
A third of AFCON players were born outside of Africa. Does it matter? The Athletic speaks to players who have represented African nations despite being born abroad
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 THEATHLETIC.COM