Concerns over Nico Williams' Injury with Athletic Bilbao Ahead of World Cup
Athletic Bilbao said the 23-year-old was replaced in the 37th minute, adding to Spain's injury concerns before coach Luis de La Fuente names his pre-list Monday.
- Spain forward Nico Williams suffered a hamstring injury during Athletic Bilbao's 1-0 loss to Valencia on Sunday, exiting in the 37th minute. His brother Williams replaced him at San Mam stadium.
- The 23-year-old Williams, who missed several weeks earlier this year due to injury, remains a regular in Spain's squad. His absence compounds concerns, as Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is also sidelined.
- "He hadn't felt that type of pain before," his brother Williams said. "It's concerning considering the moment we are right now. Let's wait and hope for the best possible scenario." Athletic Club did not immediately release details.
- Spain coach Luis de La Fuente is set to announce a 55-name pre-list for the World Cup on Monday. The injury timing creates roster uncertainty ahead of the tournament.
- La Roja, drawn into Group H for the expanded 48-team World Cup hosted by Canada and Mexico, face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. The squad navigates crucial attacking lineup decisions this summer.
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The Athletic of Bilbao announced this Monday that Nico Williams suffers a moderate muscle injury in the ischiosural muscles of his left leg that will have him separated between three and four weeks from the playing grounds. That means that the end will not play anymore in what remains of League with his team, but that it will be available for the World Cup, which begins exactly in one month, next June 11.
The alarms are turned on in Spain as a result of Nico Williams' injury. The attacker of the Athletic Club left the San Mamés as a result of muscular discomfort in the ischiotibials and his presence in the World Cup is unknown.At 35′ of the fall for the minimum before Valencia, the striker was replaced by his brother Iñaki, who had obvious signs of concern.Williams came from returning to the courts a few games ago.He suffered with a severe pubalg…
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Spain's Nico Williams leaves Athletic game with injury ahead of World Cup
Spain's World Cup roster appeared to take another blow when midfielder Nico Williams departed Sunday's La Liga game for Athletic Club with an apparent left leg injury.
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Concerns over Nico Williams' injury with Athletic Bilbao ahead of World Cup
Spain forward Nico Williams had to be substituted before halftime in Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 loss to Valencia at home, prompting concerns ahead of the World Cup.
The end laughs before the first time before Valencia with a muscle mishap
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