In the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League, Athletic Bilbao will challenge Newcastle away from home. At the pre-match press conference, Biba coach Valverde talked about Nico Williams' injury. The Spanish winger will miss this game due to injury.

Nico has been troubled by a groin injury since last season, and his performance this season has been far below expectations. The club is considering different options to help him recover from an injury that is confusing and capricious. Valverde said: "We will continue to monitor his situation. He played three consecutive games two weeks ago. We know that this injury comes and goes, and we hope it can stabilize."

Valverde pointed out that the club's medical team has not yet decided whether surgery is needed to solve Nico's injury. For now, the Spain international will continue with a conservative treatment regimen, despite the risks.

Valverde expressed regret for the team's absence in the fourth European game of the season and talked about the recovery prospects of Nico, Youri and Sansette. "For those players who did not travel with the team, we believe that Youri can return in the league game against Oviedo, Sansette's situation is more difficult, and Nico depends on his injury."