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Completes suspension Vivian completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Las Palmas on Sunday.

Impact Vivian was forced to sit the scoreless draw against Barcelona on Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation, but he'll return for the matchup against Las Palmas and is expected to return to his regular starting role. He's been part of the XI in each of his 24 league appearances in 2023/24, making it the third straight campaign in which he starts 20-plus league contests.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible Sunday Vivian will serve a one-match ban for accumulation against Barcelona on Sunday.

Impact Vivian picked up his fifth booking of the season against Betis on Sunday, leading to his one-match suspension. Considering the central defender has played in all but two of the club's La Liga matches this season, his absence will no doubt be keenly felt on the backline. Yeray Alvarez and Aitor Paredes figures to hold down the middle of the backline without Vivian in the squad.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal line clearance against Girona Vivian registered three clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 3-2 win against Girona.

Impact Vivian rescued all three points for his team as he made a crucial block on the goal line in the 95th minute. He has featured in 23 games this season and has consistently averaged over three clearances and a tackle per game.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in starting XI Vivian (foot) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Girona.

Impact Vivian is back with the team after a two-match absence due to a foot issue, returning to his regular spot in the starting XI. The defender should be expected to remain as a starter moving forward, as he had not lined up outside the center of the defense all season until his injury.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Vivian (foot) is back in training and is expected to be an option to face Girona on Monday, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact Vivian was not an option to face Almeria on Monday due to a foot bruise, but his return to training Thursday certainly bodes well for his chances of playing against Girona on Monday. Vivian has been a regular starter at the back for Athletic this season, racking up 22 starts.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sophmore role grows Vivian made 29 appearances (26 starts) during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Vivian took on a bigger role during his second season with the Athletic Club first team. The defender scored once and made 57 tackles while making 87 clearances as well. Vivian will likely be a first-choice center-back heading into 2023-24 as his role continues to grow.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In contention Saturday Vivian will be in the mix against Celta Vigo on Saturday after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Prior to his ban, Vivian had started three consecutive contests in which he generated nine clearances, seven tackles (four won) and three blocks to go with one shot (off target). Given his limited offensive upside, the central defender shouldn't be expected to offer a ton of fantasy production outside of formats that value defensive stats.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Thursday Vivian was shown a straight red card during second half stoppage time in Thursday's clash with Betis.

Impact Vivian was shown a straight red card in stoppage time after a foul on Borja Iglesias. Vivian will be suspended for at least one match, a May 13 trip to Villarreal, though that suspension could be extended. Aitor Paredes will continue in the starting XI while Vivian is suspended.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in draw Vivian made three blocks, four clearances and an interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.

Impact Vivian returned from a yellow card suspension and kept a clean sheet against Rayo on Sunday. Vivian had started in nine consecutive La Liga matches prior to his suspension, but Inigo Martinez's return from injury will increase the competition in central defense.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Vivian is eligible for selection after serving a one-match ban against Girona.

Impact Vivian picked up the suspension due to yellow card accumulation, but is now eligible to return to the starting XI. The defender has been a consistent part of the first team of late with starts in all eight matches since the World Cup break prior to the suspension.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Girona Vivian is suspended for Sunday's clash with Girona due to a yellow card accumulation.

Impact Vivian will miss Sunday's match against Girona due to a one-match yellow card accumulation ban. The defender's first chance to return will be a Sunday trip to Rayo.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores in win Vivian scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-0 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Vivian started for the first time in three weeks and scored a fine set piece goal thanks to Iker Muniain's free kick. Though Vivian remains the third-choice center-back behind Yeray Alvarez and Inigo Martinez, he's shown good form whenever on the pitch and is one to track when he gets the chance to play.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for weekend game Vivian (ankle) was called up by Athletic Club for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Vivian has missed Bilbao's last three La Liga games since spraining his ankle in mid-September, but he has now recovered and should be available for selection against Atletico on Saturday. Even when fit, he is behind Yeray Alvarez and Inigo Martinez in the center-back depth chart.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back Saturday Vivian (sprained ankle) is expected to return by Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to Javier Beltran of AS.

Impact If Vivian is able to return, there may not be a single player on the injured list by the weekend. Even when fit, Yeray Alvarez and Inigo Martinez are likely to be preferred as the top center-back options.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Vivian (sprained ankle) will miss Saturday's match against Sevilla after getting let out of the squad list.

Impact Vivian wasn't expected to be fit in time and will miss at least one more match on top of the two he's already had to skip. While he's out, Yeray Alvarez and Inigo Martinez will remain the top options at center-back.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not in training Vivian (sprained ankle) didn't participate in Tuesday's training session and isn't expected to be fit for Saturday's match against Sevilla, according to Juanma Velasco of MARCA.

Impact Vivian has had trouble overcoming a sprained ankle and there's no need to rush back with Yeray Alvarez and Inigo Martinez in good form. There will be plenty of chances for Vivian to play in the coming month thanks to a compact schedule before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Vivian (sprained ankle) didn't make the squad list for Friday's match against Almeria.

Impact Vivian remains out after suffering a sprained ankle ahead of the international break. The veteran duo of Inigo Martinez and Yeray Alvarez should lock in as starters while Vivian is out.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited in training Vivian (sprained ankle) remains limited in training as of Wednesday, according to Javier Beltran of AS.

Impact Vivian picked up a sprained ankle before the international break and with the next match coming Friday against Almeria, his chances of getting fit aren't the highest. As a result, Yeray Alvarez and Inigo Martinez figure to be the top options at center-back.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers sprained ankle Vivian suffered a sprained left ankle in Thursday's training session, his club has announced.

Impact Vivian is all but assured to miss Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano after starting in all five matches to open the season. Unless Yeray Alvarez can return, there aren't any other center-backs to pair with Inigo Martinez so a youngster could be called into the first team if needed.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in loss Vivian made a block and seven clearances in last weekend's 1-0 defeat against Sevilla. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Vivian tallied two goals, an assist and seven clean sheets in 24 La Liga appearances (22 starts) in a breakout campaign for Athletic Club, and the 22-year-old will try to take over from Yeray Alvarez as Inigo Martinez's center back partner heading into next season.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on in win Vivian won two-of-two tackles and made six clearances during 35 minutes of Monday's 3-1 win over Levante.

Impact Vivian came on for the injured Inigo Martinez in the second half and still had plenty of work to do. Should Martinez need to miss multiple matches, Vivian could pair with Yeray Alvarez for Sunday's trip to Betis, which have scored the third-most goals in La Liga.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net in win Vivian scored one goal from one shot and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Vivian has been a revelation this season as his team have lost just one match in which he started. It will be interesting to see if he can keep up the pace against Barcelona, which have looked more lively since the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Vivian provided one assist from one chance created and made two interceptions during Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Vivian set up a rare goal for Inigo Martinez that saw one defender provide for another, but it worked out well to secure another home win. What's more impressive is that Vivian still has yet to lose a match as a starter, and this makes him worth tracking whenever Yeray Alvarez isn't in the lineup. Up next is the semifinal against Valencia in the Copa del Rey and a trip to Mallorca on Monday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in win Vivian kept a clean sheet with six interceptions made and completed 10 clearances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Vivian has only started 10 times all season but when he's in the lineup, Athletic have yet to lose. For a young player like Vivian to unseat Yeray Alvarez from the defense, there's plenty more to come from Vivian during a hot streak for him and his club.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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