Overview
- Williams, who left in the 36th minute Sunday at San Mamés, came off with an apparent muscle issue and was replaced by his brother Iñaki.
- He looked distraught on the touchline and repeated “No puede ser,” according to Spanish reports from the stadium.
- The setback lands about a month before the World Cup begins on June 11, so his selection now hinges on scan results and recovery time.
- He had paused earlier this season to treat pubalgia, returned on April 5, played limited minutes, and arrived to this game after two goals and an assist against Alavés.
- The injury interrupted a day that featured a tribute to outgoing coach Ernesto Valverde, with La Vanguardia reporting Athletic plan to appoint former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic as his successor.