Nico Williams sidelined with muscle injury, set to miss Champions debut
Bad news has been confirmed for Athletic Club and for Spanish football fans. Nico Williams, one of the brightest young stars of LaLiga, has returned from international duty with Spain carrying an injury that could keep him off the pitch for up to six weeks. The problem lies in his left adductor muscle, and according to the medical report released by Athletic, the winger is facing what has been described as a moderate muscle injury.
The issue arose during Spain’s last international match, when Nico was forced to leave the field before halftime against Turkey. Although the Spanish medical staff immediately reported the concern, a full examination was carried out at Athletic’s training center in Lezama as soon as he returned. The result was clear: he will not be available for the immediate future, including the club’s highly anticipated Champions League debut.
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This absence is a serious setback, not only because of Nico’s importance in Athletic’s attack, but also because of the timing. In the coming weeks, the Basque side will be facing Alavés, Arsenal in the Champions League, Valencia, Girona, Villarreal, Borussia Dortmund, and Mallorca. Missing a player of his explosiveness and creativity in such a packed schedule could have a big impact on results.
Recovery is expected to take at least three weeks, but it has been admitted by the medical staff that the process might stretch to the full six weeks depending on how the injury evolves. In other words, even if things go well, he will still be absent for some crucial matches, and in the worst case, his return could be delayed until after the next international break.
It is worth remembering that this is not Nico’s first battle with fitness problems. At the end of last season, he was already sidelined with pubalgia, which prevented him from playing the decisive second leg of the European semifinal against Manchester United. That history means Athletic will handle his recovery with caution, avoiding any unnecessary risks.
For the Spanish national team, this also raises concerns. With the World Cup qualifiers approaching, Nico’s participation is now in doubt, and his absence could leave a noticeable gap in Luis de la Fuente’s plans. The winger had been in excellent form, making a real difference with his pace and ability to break defensive lines.
For now, the message from Athletic is clear: patience will be needed. Nico Williams must focus on recovering fully, because both his club and his country rely heavily on his talent. His return will be awaited anxiously, but rushing back is not an option.
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