IKER MUNIAIN NEWS

Cant recovery for Saturday Munianin (eye) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's match versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Muniain finished another season with the team, having been one of the longest members of the side. He's recorded just five starts in 20 appearances, totaling 31 crosses (eight accurate), 13 chances created while also scoring twice.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up eye injury Muniain is dealing with an acute conjunctivitis in his left eye that prevented him from training with the team ahead of Saturday's trip to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Muniain will enter Saturday's match in a questionable status with an eye injury. He's only started twice in the last six matches, scoring once with five crosses (two won) and six chances created in that span.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Sevilla Muniain (quadriceps) is in the starting lineup to face Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Muniain is set to play his final two games with Athletic before departing the club in the summer, so it makes sense for him to see minutes in order to say goodbye from the club as an active presence. That said, his fantasy upside shouldn't be very high, as he hasn't been much of a contributor all season long.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Muniain (quadriceps) could return for Sunday's clash with Sevilla, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Muniain is back in training and is an option for Sunday's clash. The attacking midfielder missed Wednesday's match with a bruised thigh, but is close to a full recovery, with a full week enough for him to heal. Muniain started just once in seven matches before the injury.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Muniain (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday's trip to Celta Vigo, Athletic announced.

Impact Muniain suffered the bruised quadriceps last time out and is now set to miss at least one match. The attacking midfielder could still return before the final two matches of the season. Unai Gomez should get the start Wednesday with Muniain out.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will depart after season Munian will be departing Athletic at the end of the season, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Munian's time with Athletic is coming to an end, as after 15 seasons with the club, he has decided to move on and join another club for the later years of his career. However, this shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as the club's captain has only appeared 17 times all season, with his role seemingly diminished after only starting three times all campaign. He will now hope to see a couple of decent matches in his final games in the red and white stripes, ending with a hero's goodbye in the club's season finale against Rayo Vallecano on May 26.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Six cross performance Muniain recorded one shot (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Monday's 0-0 draw against Almeria.

Impact In a season of sporadic playing time, Muniain once again tried to make the most of his minutes after coming on at halftime to replace Unai Gomez. In his second half performance, Munain was central to Bilbao's effort to produce a breakthrough goal and was the key man for corner kicks (four attempted). Muniain has scored just one goal and not contributed an assist in 14 appearances (three starts) this campaign.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Muniain scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 4-0 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Since Dec. 2, Muniain has made three appearances, all off the bench. It took the third try, but he was able to finally get on the scoresheet for the 2023-24 La Liga. Ideally for Muniain, him scoring Friday can get him back to some regular playing time. After all, Athletic's team has played nine games since Dec. 2, and he sat out six of them.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain's Ex-Wife Andrea Sesma Confirms New Relationship With Another La Liga Star Sesma and Muniain broke up in 2021.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Available off bench Muniain (illness) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Las Palmas.

Impact Muniain trained throughout the week and now is back on the bench. The illness cost Muniain one match, though he actually went unused on the bench in three of four before the illness. Even though he is fit there's no guarantee Muniain sees any major minutes.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Muniain (illness) was back to training with the team and is expected to be an option for Wednesday match against Las Palmas, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "Muniain did tra...

Impact Muniain has been just a bench option for the team this season, making just three starts in 11 appearances for the team. He's also just made one start in the last five games played, having also been an unused sub for the team.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Muniain is not on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid with an illness.

Impact Muniain has been lacking time on the pitch after only getting three starts in 11 appearances for the team. He's also started just twice in the last 10 games, recording 18 crosses (four accurate) and five chances created in that span.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lacking minutes Muniain has made just three starts this season, including none in his last five matches.

Impact Muniain just can't get on the pitch this season, struggling for minutes and seeing his role continuously dwindle. The attacking midfielder doesn't seem likely to take back any sort of role either, as his recent bench appearances have been less than 20 minutes.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's loss Muniain recorded one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Munian put together his most productive match of the season Saturday as he set season highs in chances created, crosses and corners taken. He has not recorded a goal contribution yet this season, but showed some promise Saturday that an assist may not be too far away.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes starting role Muniain made 19 starts (30 appearances) and failed to score during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Muniain came into the season following a brilliant 2021-22, but had the worst season of his senior career. He failed to score and assisted only three times despite creating 47 chances. Oihan Sancet also took the starting role in attacking midfield. Muniain will compete with Sancet for his starting job back during the 2023-24 pre-season.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Muniain took two shots and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Elche. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Muniain has now created exactly two chances in each of his last four La Liga matches, and he's also taken two shots in back-to-back games as well from attacking midfield.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Muniain (strain) is in Bilbao's match day squad for Saturday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Muniain returns to availability after missing Athletic's last four games with a muscular injury, and he could see some playing time off the bench against Villarreal.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to travel to Villarreal Muniain (strain) returned to team training this week and is expected to make the trip to Villarreal on Saturday, reports Marca.

Impact Muniain has been out for a month with a muscle injury and could make an appearances Saturday. He will likely start off the bench at minimum as he has been limited to just a bench role this season. This follows 16 starts in 25 appearances with three clearances in that span.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Betis Muniain (undisclosed) was not called up by Bilbao for Thursday's clash against Real Betis.

Impact Muniain will miss a fourth straight La Liga game Thursday with an injury he picked up a few weeks ago.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Thursday Muniain (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Considering Munianin has started just once in his previous six matches prior to getting hurt, his absence from the squad is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Still, in that lone start, the midfielder racked up 13 crosses (three accurate) and 11 corners, making him a solid fantasy option if he can reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Muniain was not called up by Athletic Club for Saturday's clash against Almeria due to an injury, Marca reports.

Impact Muniain has started just one of Bilbao's last six La Liga matches since the start of March, as Oihan Sancet and Gorka Guruzeta have been preferred options in the attacking line recently. But Muniain will not be available in any capacity to face Almeria on Saturday with this injury.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts 13 crosses, 11 corners Muniain generated 13 crosses (three accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Getafe.

Impact Muniain logged his best cross and corner tally during Athletic's most recent game. After not being part of the team's starting XI during March, his latest log is bound to get him favored across the rest of April.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE