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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

Makes four clearances in win Vivian made one tackle (won), four clearances and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Vivian made a great partnership with Inigo Martinez at the heart of the defense and had the better against opposing forwards most of the times. The Athletic academy product is off to a great start this season, but will have competition for a starting spot once Yeray Alvarez (knee) returns from injury. Up next for Vivian is Sep. 13 home match against Mallorca.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Barca Vivian (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Vivian appears to be fine after missing training earlier in the week with a thigh injury. He's started the first two matches of the season for Bilbao and is alongside Inigo Martinez in a tough spot against Barca on Saturday.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh injury Vivian missed Tuesday's training with a thigh injury and is considered a late test for Saturday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Vivian went a full 90 in the opener, but he picked up the issue along the way and is now facing a race to be ready for the next match. If he isn't ready to start, Unai Nunez could be brought back into the starting XI in a huge spot against Barcelona.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE