Nico Williams

Williams is not in the squad to face Oviedo on Sunday, the club announced.

Williams (groin) is treating his pubalgia issue without surgery, a fact clarified by Athletic's sporting director Mikel Gonzalez, who stated that "The player is competing at less than 100 percent due to his injury and is experiencing pain and limitations. We have tried different treatments, always prioritizing having the player available to minimize the impact on the team, but so far it hasn't worked. We have consulted several specialists, both internal and external. Four in total.", adding that "surgery is not a clear and unequivocal solution. It can have negative consequences, including a loss of speed and acceleration.", Jordi Delgado of Sport reported Tuesday.

Williams is set to miss six to eight weeks of action with a pubalgia, according to El Chiringuito TV.

Williams (groin) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Athletic.

Williams (groin) is a late call for Sunday's derby against Real Sociedad, coach Ernesto Valverde said in the press conference, according to Radio Nervion. "Nico... We'll see how the training goes."