UNAI SIMON NEWS

Concedes in victory Simon made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Almeria.

Impact Simon failed to keep out Alex Centelles in the 92nd minute. He has kept nine clean sheets, this is the 5th highest in the league and on level with Thibaut Courtois. He will undoubtedly start verus Sevilla next week.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet and made four saves in Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Simon was starting his second game since returning from a month out with an achilles injury and kept a much needed clean sheet having failed to do so in his previous seven. He now has nine clean sheets for the season with 26 goals conceded. Next up for Bilbao is a trip to 17th-placed Almeria.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Espanyol Simon made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Simon was beaten by a late strike from Sergi Darder Saturday in his return from an Achilles injury that had sidelined him for the entirety of March. Simon will be ready for next weekend's Basque derby against fourth-placed Real Sociedad, which have scored 37 goals in 28 La Liga matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On team sheet for Saturday Simon (Achilles) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Simon returned to training this week and is back with the team ahead of Saturday's match. He is expected to start in the goal for the first time since going down with an Achilles injury on Feb 26. Prior to his injury, he had totaled 17 saves while conceding 11 goals with no clean sheets in his previous six games.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in individual training Simon (Achilles) participated in individual training Wednesday, but will likely not be fit enough to start for Saturday's match versus Getafe, reports the Deia.

Impact Simon is making a slow return to the pitch after suffering an Achilles injury on Feb 26. He had allowed 11 goals in his previous six matches with 17 saves prior to his injury. Julen Agirrezabala is expected to start in the net Saturday for Athletic Club.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Valladolid Simon (strain) was not called up by Bilbao for Friday's clash against Real Valladolid.

Impact Simon will miss a third straight game due to an Achilles tendon injury he suffered in late February. Julen Agirrezabala will remain Athletic's starting goalkeeper through the international break.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Barcelona Simon (strain) is not in Bilbao's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Simon will miss a second straight game Sunday with an Achilles tendon injury he suffered against Girona at the end of February. Julen Agirrezabala remains Athletic's starting goalkeeper with Ander Iru the backup until Simon can return.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Muscle injury confirmed Simon suffered an achilles tendon injury in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Girona, Athletic Club announced after the game.

Impact Simon had to come out of Sunday's game at halftime with this achilles tendon injury. There is no clear timetable on his recovery at the moment, though he is continuing to undergo medical tests.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off at halftime Simon was forced off at halftime of Sunday's match against Girona due to an injury.

Impact Simon stayed in the locker room at halftime, being replaced by Julen Agirrezabala. More information about the extent of the keeper's injury should be available following the match.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rested against Bilbao Simon was an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Simon was given a rest Sunday as backup goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala started his first La Liga game of the season. Simon is expected to return to the XI for next weekend's clash against mid-table Girona, which have scored 33 goals in 22 matches.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Valencia Simon made seven saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valencia.

Impact Simon was beaten by a Samu Castillejo strike on Saturday but his side was able to come back and win all three points. Next weekend he will face Atletico Madrid, which boast the fourth-best attack in La Liga with 30 goals across 21 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in win Simon made two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 4-1 win versus Cadiz.

Impact Simon let in just one goal with minimum effort during Friday's win. He has allowed seven goals in the last four matches with eight saves in that span. The Spaniard is still second in the league in clean sheets with eight thus far. He will head to Valencia next Saturday, who have scored 11 goals in the last eight games.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Celta Simon made two saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Simon was beaten by an Iago Aspas strike Sunday as Bilbao have now lost three consecutive games in La Liga and still have not won in the competition since the World Cup. He will hope to end that drought Friday against 18th-placed Cadiz, which have scored just 14 goals in 19 matches this season, the second-worst attacking record in the league.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to Real Madrid Simon made two saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Simon was beaten by two exquisite strikes from Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos on Sunday and Athletic Club is still winless in La Liga since the World Cup. Simon will have a good opportunity to bounce back next weekend against 17th-placed Celta Vigo, which have scored just 17 goals in 18 matches this season.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals to Sociedad Simon made two saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Impact Simon was beaten by strikes from Alexander Sorloth and Takefusa Kubo, as well as a Mikel Oyarzabal spot kick as Athletic were beaten convincingly in the Basque derby. But Simon had kept three consecutive clean sheets heading into Saturday and will try to bounce back next weekend against defending champions Real Madrid, which have scored 36 goals in 16 La Liga matches this season.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Osasuna Simon made a save and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Simon kept a third consecutive La Liga clean sheet on Monday, and his fourth in his last five games. He's second in the league with eight clean sheets on the season, behind only Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen (12). Next weekend Simon will face Real Sociedad, which have scored 23 goals in 16 matches.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds Betis scoreless in draw Simon kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Thursday's scoreless draw with Real Betis.

Impact Simon answered all five questions directed his way Thursday and was rewarded with his seventh clean sheet across 15 La Liga starts this season. So long as Athletic continue playing like a top-table club, he'll be a strong fantasy selection against most opponents. Osasuna at home next Monday presents another nice opportunity for an eighth potential shutout.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Morocco Simon made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Tuesday's 0-0 (3-0 after penalties) defeat against Morocco in the Round of 16.

Impact Simon kept his second clean sheet of the tournament on Tuesday, but he was beaten from the spot by Abdelhamid Sabiri, Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi in the penalty shootout as Spain crashed out in the Round of 16 for a second World Cup in a row.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Japan advances, Germany bounced on wild day in Group E

Group E was supposed to be a stroll for Spain and Germany. It turned out to be anything but, and for a moment looked like both would be goin...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Concedes two in loss Simon conceded two goals and made one save during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Japan.

Impact Simon was probably busier than he'd like to be but the second goal came under dubious circumstances as a missed shot wasn't certain to have stayed in play. He finishes the group stage with three goals conceded in three games, which will be something to worry about for a player who doesn't record a high number of saves in every game.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Simon conceded one goal and made three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Germany.

Impact Simon has conceded just one goal in two games as only fine individual play from Jamal Musiala and Niclas Fullkrug could break down his goal. With the defensive pairing of Rodri and Aymeric Laporte looking strong, Simon should continue to have good odds of clean sheets and wins as long as the attack keeps up their fine play on the other end.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts tournament with shutout Simon kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 7-0 win over Costa Rica.

Impact Simon didn't even have to make a save as the Ticos were unable to get a shot off during the match. His goal is likely to face greater tests in the coming matches against a talented Germany team and a Japanese side which upset the Germans in their opener on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Simon kept a clean sheet with no saves made during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Simon ends the 2022 phase of the league season with two clean sheets in his last three matches. While there were spots where the team's form was shaky, Simon kept six clean sheets in 14 games and conceded 14 goals over the first half of the season. Likely to start in goal for Spain at the World Cup, Simon still has plenty of high-profile matches ahead of him.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Simon conceded two goals and made eight saves during Friday's 2-1 loss to Girona.

Impact Once again, Simon prevented his team from suffering an even worse defeat as his defense couldn't handle a more disciplined home side. When at his best, Simon doesn't need to make many saves to secure wins and clean sheets. That hasn't been the case lately, as he's conceded six goals and made 14 saves over the last three matches, losing twice in that time.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE