World champions arrive at Lezama as Athletic pause after Marseille loss | OneFootball

Simón, Laporte and Nico Williams reported to Lezama today for medical checks, a timely lift after Athletic's first pre-season defeat in Marseille.

As reported by as.com, the squad have a rest day, and while La Liga gets under way this week for many, Athletic must wait after their Barcelona fixture was postponed due to the number of internationals involved in the World Cup final. Their league bow is scheduled for Saturday 22 against Sevilla at San Mamés.

The Spain trio now begin the countdown to catch up with team-mates and hope to be available for Friday's friendly in Bergamo against Atalanta.

Their return is welcome after a flat display in France, where the defence offered too much and Rego was pressed into service at centre-back. The flanks lacked penetration, although Padilla impressed with several outstanding saves.

Simón, Laporte and Nico Williams will be honoured for their world title when Sevilla visit. De la Fuente, celebrated yesterday in his hometown of Haro, is to receive recognition in the directors' box at San Mamés.

Source: as.com

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