Major setback for Nico Williams and Athletic Bilbao

Europe 08 September 2025 at 16:43

Aliou Toundé

News Editor

Nico Williams left the pitch on Sunday during Turkey vs. Spain (0-6) with a pained expression. The 23-year-old winger suffered an injury in the midst of La Roja’s dazzling display.

On Monday, Athletic Club confirmed it is a muscle injury. No details were given about the recovery timeline, but according to Mundo Deportivo, the Spaniard is expected to miss three weeks of action. This spell on the sidelines will see Williams miss several crucial La Liga fixtures.

This means Bilbao will be without one of their most explosive attacking threats. With a goal and an assist in three appearances this season, the Spanish international had made a flying start before this untimely setback.