In just over 24 hours, Athletic Club and Barcelona will face each other in the first semi-final of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup. The hosts, winners of last season's Copa del Rey, start as underdogs, and their task now seems even more to be more difficult.
Nico Williams is undoubtedly one of Athletic's best players and would be seen as a focal point for Ernesto Valverde's side in Saudi Arabia. However, there is a good chance that he will not be able to play against Barcelona as it has been confirmed by the club that he has suffered a bruise to his ankle.
Williams did not train with his Athletic teammates on Tuesday and according to Diario AS is doubtful for the clash with Barcelona. However, it is also said that the 22-year-old winger is confident he can make it in time Los Leones.
It would be a big blow for Athletic Club to be without Williams on Wednesday. Conversely, it would be excellent for Barcelona, who are fully aware of the talent the Spain international has as they tried very hard to sign him last summer.
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