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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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NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

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

Returns to action in Copa del Rey Vivian (groin) played the full 90 minutes of Thursday's Copa del Rey victory against Atletico Mancha Real.

Impact Vivian made his first appearance since October on Sunday after recovering from a groin injury. He will try to break back into one of the starting central defense spots in the lineup ahead of Yeray Alvarez or Inigo Martinez.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Vivian (groin) will be out of action once again versus Osasuna on Monday.

Impact Vivian has been sidelined since Oct. 26 versus Espanyol, a stretch of nine matches on the shelf due to his groin problem. At this point, the central defender should be considered out indefinitely but figures to be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI once cleared to play.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Monday Vivian (groin) will miss out versus Getafe on Monday.

Impact Despite returning to the training pitch, it appears Monday's matchup comes too soon for Vivian, who will miss his sixth straight contest. Considering the defender has featured in all nine of his appearances for the club, he should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Vivian has returned to training with Athletic Bilbao, the club announced Friday.

Impact Vivian has missed the last five matches with a groin injury, but he is taking a step closer to being fit again as he has started training with his club.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opting for conservative treatment Vivian is opting for conservative treatment for a groin injury and will miss an extended period.

Impact The good news for Vivian is that he isn't undergoing surgery. The bad news is that conservative treatment usually takes about a month and even then, muscle injuries are tricky to deal with. He's already missed two matches with the injury and could be out another month, pointing to more starts for Unai Nunez.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Vivian (strain) is out for Friday's clash with Cadiz after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Vivian picked up the macular issue in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol, and hasn't trained since then. The defender will have two weeks off with the international break to recover and return to training. He will likely be replaced once more by Unai Nunez.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscle injury in draw Vivian suffered a muscular injury in his right leg during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact Vivian had started in all but one game so far this season but should be considered a doubt for much of the next two weeks of matches. As a result, Unai Nunez will get his own chance to start after returning from over a month out with an ankle issue, likely beginning with Sunday's derby at Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps another clean sheet Vivian kept a clean sheet and made three blocks during Saturday's scoreless draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Vivian has kept four clean sheets in five matches to open the season, which is an impressive tally during his first season as a starter in La Liga. He'll next face Rayo Vallecano, which could be a tougher challenge following the arrival of Radamel Falcao.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Vivian scored one goal on two shots on target, delivered one cross, made four clearances, drew one foul and made two blocks in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Vivian had a great outing on both ends of the pitch Saturday as he found the back of the net to open the scoring and registered a clean sheet. The center-back, however, holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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