The 22-year-old Spain international is a key figure in Athletic’s attack
Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has been ruled out of the team’s upcoming La Liga clash against Real Madrid due to a groin injury.
The club confirmed on Saturday that Williams will not travel to Madrid for the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, as he continues to experience discomfort. Further assessments will be held to determine the severity of the injury.
This comes as Athletic Club prepare to face Manchester United in the semi-finals of the Europa League. Athletic qualified for the round after beating Rangers 2-0 on aggregate, with Nico Williams scoring a late header to seal the second-leg victory.
Williams has been instrumental all through the team’s European campaign, contributing five goals and two assists, and his absence could significantly impact their offensive prowess.
The 22-yeard-old told reporters last weekend that “every kid wants to play at Old Trafford”, before saying that his team would “try to put our best foot forward” to win the tie. Athletic will be hoping that the winger can recover in time for the match against United.
