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Injury Challenges for Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao is grappling with serious injury concerns as they gear up for the second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Manchester United.
The LaLiga squad may be without crucial winger Nico Williams and full-back Oscar De Marcos.
Manager Ernesto Valverde stated: “We need to evaluate how De Marcos is doing after the last match, and regrettably, Nico won’t be available as he is dealing with persistent groin pain.”
“He’s making every effort to be ready, but his condition is not ideal.”
“The strains of the season are affecting him significantly.”
“He finished the last game poorly, felt unwell yesterday, and today remains the same, which means he won’t participate tomorrow.”
“Sancet is making good progress in his recovery, but we have to assess Nico on a daily basis.”
“He’s been striving to join in, but it has been a long struggle, and the packed schedule impacts everyone.”
“These consecutive matches can create difficulties, not just for us, but also for teams like Inter and Barça after their intensive efforts.”
“We are not exempt from facing similar issues.”
“We will continue to monitor his status daily to see if we can navigate through to the end of the season effectively.”
