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Nico Williams Out Three Weeks After Hamstring Injury

5/11/2026

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Summary

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Nico Williams suffered a left-leg hamstring strain in Athletic’s 1-0 loss to Valencia on Sunday.
The injury is expected to sideline him for three weeks, causing him to miss Athletic’s final three league matches.
Athletic confirmed the diagnosis and will monitor his recovery.
Williams has six goals and three assists in 25 La Liga games and six goals in 30 Spain caps.

History

Historical Context

Manchester United’s 2009 season was disrupted when striker Wayne Rooney suffered a hamstring tear that sidelined him for six weeks, after he had already netted his 100th Premier League goal and contributed roughly a third of United’s scoring. The same pattern reappears in 2024 as Athletic Bilbao lose winger Nico Williams to a three-week hamstring strain, forcing both clubs to rely on deeper medical squads.

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Story summary

Nico Williams suffered a left-leg hamstring strain in Athletic’s 1-0 loss to Valencia on Sunday.
The injury is expected to sideline him for three weeks, causing him to miss Athletic’s final three league matches.
Athletic confirmed the diagnosis and will monitor his recovery.
Williams has six goals and three assists in 25 La Liga games and six goals in 30 Spain caps.

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