Athletic setback as Nico Williams suffers fresh pubalgia lay-off | OneFootball

Nico Williams is set for another spell out with chronic pubalgia, with Athletic Club's key winger to undergo a more intensive treatment plan that could sideline him for around six to eight weeks. The absence lands at a delicate point in LaLiga and in Europe.

According to Superdeporte, the groin complaint has dogged him since late last season, and the club’s medical team have weighed options from conservative care to surgery. If this programme does not resolve the issue, an operation would be required.

Williams’ game leans on pace and dribbling, so a full recovery is crucial. Ernesto Valverde has handled his minutes with care. Álex Berenguer and Robert Navarro have stepped up, both joint LaLiga top scorers for Athletic on four goals.

Athletic must now rework their front line against demanding opponents in LaLiga and in Europe. Pubalgia can drag on, often needing patience and physiotherapy, and in some cases surgery to limit relapses over the long term.

How Williams progresses in the coming weeks will shape not only his return but also Athletic’s competitive prospects at a pivotal stage of the campaign.

Source: Superdeporte