Nico Williams has been ruled out indefinitely after Athletic Club confirmed the winger is dealing with a complicated pubalgia problem.
The Spain international has been struggling with the issue and will now begin a period of treatment and recovery, with the club making clear there is no set timetable for his return.
Athletic said Williams’ situation is “complicated”, with the forward set to work with the medical staff as they monitor his progress in the coming weeks.
It is a major blow for both club and country, with Williams a key part of Ernesto Valverde’s squad and one of Athletic’s main attacking threats this season. Athletic will now have to manage without him for an unknown period as he focuses on getting back to full fitness.
The club has not provided further details beyond confirming the diagnosis and the open-ended absence, meaning Williams will miss upcoming matches while his recovery plan continues.
