YERAY ALVAREZ NEWS

Ruled out Sunday Alvarez (thigh) is not in the squad to face Las Palmas on Sunday.

Impact Alvarez misses out on the match after picking up the injury in training during the buildup. The defender had started and played the entirety of all four La Liga matches to begin the season as Aitor Paredes takes his spot in Sunday's XI.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes down in training Alvarez went down in Wednesday's training session and has picked up a muscle issue in his thigh, according to his club.

Impact Alvarez will be a late call heading into Sunday, with the defender having picked up thigh issues. He will likely see a fitness test heading into the match to decide his availability, although he will only have a few days to recover. He has started in all four games to begin the season, so this will be a major loss if left out, with Aitor Paredes being his likely replacement.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back after one-game ban Alvarez is back from suspension and will be eligible to face Celta Vigo on Wednesday.

Impact The central defender missed the 2-2 draw against Osasuna, but he's expected to return to the lineup for this midweek clash. He's made 11 starts and 16 appearances this season as the team's primary backup at center-back, but since both Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian are available, Yeray is likely to remain on the bench for Wednesday's game.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Alvarez was sent off in the 59th minute of Friday's match against Getafe.

Impact Alaverz saw an early exit Friday, as he received a straight red card in the 59th minute. This will leave him out for the club's next match against Osasuna, with the team now hoping Dani Vivian (back) is fit to reclaim his starting spot to replace Alvarez, as the club is low on center-back options. He will next be eligible to feature against Cleta Vigo on May 15.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 45 minutes in return Alvarez (strain) played 45 minutes while registering two clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact Alvarez made his return to play Friday after missing the club's last match due to a strain. He appeared after halftime as a substitute, playing 45 minutes while putting in a decent effort in the defensive end of the pitch. He will now hope to avoid the injury bug for the final games of the season, having missed 15 contests this season due to multiple different complications.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Friday Alvarez (strain) has been included in the squad for Friday's game against Granada.

Impact As expected after taking part in training this week, Alvarez has made the squad. That said, he's not likely to start with both Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian fit to play.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Granada Alvarez (strain) returned to training this week and will be available to face Granada on Friday, Granada Hoy reports.

Impact The center-back suffered an injury against Real Madrid on March 30, but he recovered within the expected timeline, and he is eligible to face Granada on Friday. However, the defender has started just nine times across 13 appearances in league play this season, so he's likely to be on the bench if both Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian are fit to play.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscle injury Alvarez was taken off the field in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid due to a muscle injury in his left leg, the club confirmed Monday.

Impact Alvarez looks to now be in question for the club's next match on April 14 against Villarreal, as he appears to have picked up a somewhat concerning injury after being declared to have suffered a muscle strain. This could be a major loss for the club, as he has started in seven of his last nine appearances. However, he will luckily have two weeks to recover until his next match, hoping that is enough to reach full fitness.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off vs Real Madrid Alvarez was forced off in the 24th minute during Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Alvarez has returned from a thigh injury back in January, making six starts in the last seven appearances since. In that span, the defender had totaled 10 clearances, seven interceptions and five tackles. He was replaced by Dani Vivian in the match versus Real Madrid.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for derby Alvarez (thigh) is in the squad to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Impact Alvarez has been training for quite some time, so it's not surprising to see him in the squad for this massive matchup against Real Sociedad. If fit, Alvarez can contend for a starting role in center-back alongside either Dani Vivian or Aitor Paredes.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Thursday Alvarez (thigh) is not in the squad to face Sevilla on Thursday.

Impact Alvarez was spotted in training earlier in the week, but it seems he's not ready to return to action yet. His next chance to play will come against Real Sociedad on Jan. 13, and in the meantime, expect Aitor Paredes to start at center-back alongside Dani Vivian.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of trip to Sevilla Alvarez (thigh) has been "training normal" ahead of Thursday's match versus Sevilla, said manager Ernesto Valverde.

Impact Alvarez is training on the grass and is looking to make a return to the pitch Thursday. He's missed the last two and a half months with a thigh injury, making just two starts in five appearances for the team. If the defender is ruled fit for the Sevilla match, then he will likely get the start off the bench until he is back to top form.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Monday Alvarez (thigh) is training individually but is not likely to be an option to face Girona on Nov. 27, Athletic Xtra reports.

Impact Chances are Alvarez will not be ready to face Girona on Nov. 27. Still, the fact that he's already taking part in individual training suggests his recovery is trending in the right direction. Aitor Paredes is expected to remain in the XI until Alvarez is ready to return to the XI.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery Wednesday Alvarez is set to have surgery to repair a torn adductor muscle Wednesday.

Impact Alvarez was already expected to be on the shelf for a while after the team previously classified the injury as "moderate-severe". At this point, the defender should probably be expected to be out of action for 3-4 months after completing his surgery. Alvarez was making just his second start of the season when he was hurt and will now concede his spot in the starting XI back to Aitor Paredes.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Alvarez sustained a thigh injury that the team classified as "moderate-severe" on Monday.

Impact At a minimum, Alvarez is looking at weeks, if not months, on the sideline depending on the ultimate severity of his thigh problem. The defender should probably be considered out indefinitely and probably shouldn't be expected back until after the November international break. Once he gets back on the training pitch, the club should provide another update which will give fantasy players more guidance about when Alvarez might return to action.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off immediately Alvarez was forced off with an apparent injury seven minutes into Friday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Alvarez made it just seven minutes before an injury ended his day. The defender will have the entirety of the international break to work on his recovery before an Oct. 22 trip to Barcelona. Aitor Paredes came on to replace Yeray during Friday's match.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Alvarez (groin) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Cadiz.

Impact The defender was pictured in training this week, so it's not surprising to see him as part of the squad, meaning he could finally make his season debut after suffering a nagging groin issue. Yeray was a regular starter for Bilbao last season, making the XI in all but one of his 28 appearances in 2022/23, so it wouldn't be shocking if he moves into the lineup right away if available.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at training Alvarez (groin) was pictured training in the lead-up to Saturday's match versus Cadiz.

Impact Alvarez could be in line to make his season debut after missing the first four matches of the season due to his groin problem. Considering he started all but one of his 28 appearances for the club last season, the defender should be in line to claim a spot in the starting XI once given the green light to play. Aitor Paredes could be the one relegated to the bench once Alvarez is back in action.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Mallorca Alvarez (groin) is out for Sunday's game against Mallorca.

Impact Alvarez remains complicated with a groin problem after suffering a setback in his recovery last month, and there's no timetable for his return. His next chance to feature will come against Cadiz on Sep. 16.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Alvarez (groin) has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Real Betis, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact The center-back suffered a setback in his recovery earlier this month and there's no timetable for his return to action. Expect Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian to remain as the center-back pairing for Athletic, and while Alvarez's next chance to play will come against Mallorca on Sep. 3, a more realistic expectation would see him returning to action after the international break.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Alvarez (groin) suffered a setback and will miss Saturday's clash with Real Madrid, according to Athletic Club.

Impact Alvarez recovered from a groin injury to get on the pitch during a friendly with Racing Club. The defender now finds himself on the sideline once more with the same injury. Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian will partner in central defense with Alvarez on the sideline.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Thursday Yeray (groin) got the start for Thursday's friendly clash with Racing Santander.

Impact Yeray ended 2022-23 on the sideline with a groin issue and was absent from the start of pre-season. He has made his way back into training and now back onto the pitch in friendly action. The center-back is going to be a major option in 2023-24 after playing a significant role when fit previously.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active for friendly Alvarez (groin) is active for Thursday's pre-season friendly against Santander.

Impact Alvarez finished 2022-23 on the sideline with a groin injury and wasn't present to open pre-season. He was included in the traveling squad and is an option for the friendly, though he'd likely only play a half at most.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet in training Alvarez (groin) did not train during Athletic club's first day of 2023-24 pre-season.

Impact Alvarez is not yet ready to return to first team training to open the 2023-24 pre-season. The defender was a crucial part of the first team when fully fit after making 28 appearances (27 starts.) Still a late season surgery for a sports hernia means Alvarez may miss a substantial portion of pre-season training.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery Alvarez (groin) is set to undergo an operation this week to fix a sports hernia, the club announced Monday.

Impact Alvarez has already missed four of Bilbao's last five games with this injury, and he has decided to undergo surgery and forgo next weekend's season finale. The 28-year-old finishes the campaign with nine clean sheets, one goal and one assist from 28 La Liga appearances (27 starts) in central defense, and he remains a preferred option in the XI alongside Inigo Martinez (calf) when he's fit.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE