Good news in Bilbao. Nico Williams completed Monday’s training session at the same pace as his teammates, looking very sharp on the pitch as he enters the final stage of his recovery from a muscle injury.
The Spain international winger injured the rectus femoris muscle in his left thigh while on international duty. After missing Athletic Club,’s recent competitive matches, his return to group training comes as a major boost for Ernesto Valverde and his coaching staff.
During training at the Lezama facilities, the Navarre-born forward was seen taking part in small-sided games and high-intensity ball drills without any sign of discomfort. His progress over the coming sessions will determine whether he makes the matchday squad.
The Athletic squad face a crucial clash against Levante UD. Nico Williams’ presence brings extra dribbling ability, pace on the wing and a goal threat to help break down the opposition’s defensive setup.
The medical team and fitness coaches will monitor him closely throughout the week to avoid any setbacks. However, all signs suggest that the Navarre-born star will be available to the manager for some potentially decisive minutes in the next league match.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.