Athletic Club without key player for Real Madrid showdown due to last minute injury problem

Originally posted on Football Espana | By John Menzies | Last updated 3/31/24

Athletic Club are aiming to secure a first victory at the Santiago Bernabeu since 2005 when they take on Real Madrid on Sunday evening, but their chances of an unlikely result have taken a significant blow in the build-up to the match in the Spanish capital.

Ernesto Valverde’s announced his squad on Saturday, with a notable exception. Nico Williams, who had played for Spain a few days prior at the Bernabeu during the friendly against Brazil, was absent, in which is a big blow for Los Leones.

Ernesto Valverde cita a 2⃣3⃣ jugadores para el partido de mañana frente al @realmadrid en el Santiago Bernabéu.

Información del viaje https://t.co/HSFNDiR9Bv #RealMadridAthletic #AthleticClub pic.twitter.com/Fbu8Sw6mfG

— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) March 30, 2024

Athletic would go on to announce that Williams is suffering with a muscular overload in his hamstrings, which is the reason for his unavailability against Real Madrid.

PARTE MÉDICO I Estado de @willliamsssnico @ImqEuskadi I #RealMadridAthletic #AthleticClub

— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) March 30, 2024

It does make complete sense for Valverde to take no chances with Williams, with one week to go until Athletic Club contest the Copa del Rey final against Mallorca. The 21-year-old should be back in fine for that, barring any setbacks.

The post Athletic Club without key player for Real Madrid showdown due to last minute injury problem appeared first on Football España.

This article first appeared on Football Espana and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: