Nico Williams greets Barcelona boss Hansi Flick ahead of reports the 22-year-old Athletic Bilbao forward was injury in the 2-1 defeat to the Blaugrana.
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde is still assessing Nico Williams’ fitness ahead of Wednesday’s La Liga clash with Valencia. After the 22-year-old forward picked up an injury in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona, according to Ufabet.
Nico started the away game at Barcelona. With the 22-year-old being the subject of boos from the Barca fans. After deciding not to join the Catalan giants this summer.
The Spain winger, who is a Euro 2024 winner. Promotion Ufabet was also beat in a one-on-one duel with French defender Jules Kounde of the Azulgrana and to make matters worse. Nico suffer a hamstring injury in the game.
Before the kick-off, Nico, who had been Barcelona main target to strengthen their left wing just days prior. Was see chatting and laughing with his friends from the Barça dressing room. Which naturally fuelled more speculation about his future.
According to the report, Athletic Bilbao’s medical team will assess Nico’s condition again in the next 24 hours. And while the 22-year-old forward is likely to be available for Wednesday’s Valencia game. It will be up to Valverde to decide whether to rest him to be fully fit for Saturday’s home clash with Atletico Madrid.