Nico Williams faces around three weeks out of action after the Athletic Club star suffered a muscle injury while on international duty with Spain.
Williams suffered injury against TurkeyWinger had to be taken off at half-time23-year-old to miss Champions League openerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The winger had to be taken off just before half-time during the World Cup qualifier against Turkey on Sunday after sustaining an injury. The club issued an official statement to clarify his injury status, confirming a moderate adductor injury.
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Following a dramatic summer window, where his move to Barcelona was blocked by Athletic, and his contract was extended till 2035, Williams had started his campaign for the Basque club on a high note. He has already recorded one goal and two assists in three La Liga games. However, now Athletic find themselves in trouble. After the international break, they have six important games in 18 days. According to , the winger won't be available against Alaves this week and will be uncertain for the games against Arsenal on September 16 and Valencia four days later.
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The 23-year-old, who signed a long-term contract after flirting with a move to Barcelona in the summer, has a goal and an assist to his name in three La Liga appearances this season. He also set up Pedri's opener in the 6-0 win against Turkey.
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Athletic will resume their La Liga journey on September 13 against Alaves. They currently sit second in the table, having accumulated nine points from three games. They have the same points as table toppers Real Madrid, but a lower goal difference keeps them behind Los Blancos.
