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Barcelona are all set to lock horns with Athletic Membership within the first semi-finals of the Spanish Tremendous Cup tomorrow in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Blaugrana will probably be aiming to take a step nearer to profitable the primary trophy of the Hansi Flick period by ousting Ernesto Valverde’s males.
And, Barcelona’s possibilities have obtained a serious enhance as one of many Basque membership’s essential gamers is now a doubt for tomorrow’s recreation.
Nico Williams injured
Certainly, Athletic Membership have issued a press release confirming that star winger Nico Williams is coping with a bruise on his left ankle on account of which he didn’t practice with the remainder of his teammates in the present day.
“Nico Williams has suffered a bruise to his left ankle and is pending evolution,” the assertion learn.
“The participant has not educated with the remainder of the teammates as a precaution.”
🚑 PARTE MÉDICO I Estado de @willliamsssnico 👇#AthleticBarça 🏆 #AthleticClub 🦁
— Athletic Membership (@AthleticClub) January 7, 2025
Whereas the difficulty doesn’t appear to be severe, Nico’s absence from coaching does solid query marks over his availability for tomorrow’s semi-final towards Barcelona.
Even when the 22-year-old makes himself accessible, there’s a chance that he won’t be at his 100%, which can come as a lift for Barça.
In any case, the Spaniard is a key participant for Athletic Membership despite the fact that he has not been nearly as good as he was final season.
Thus far in 2024/25, the winger has produced a tally of two objectives and 5 assists from 24 matches in all competitions.
It stays to be seen if the UEFA Euro 2024 winner, who stays a switch goal for Barcelona, recovers in time to face them tomorrow in Saudi Arabia.
