Athletic Bilbao Without Nico Williams, Dortmund Welcomes Back Guirassy for Champions League Clash
Athletic Bilbao will be without key player Nico Williams for their Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund. Coach Ernesto Valverde confirmed the 23-year-old Spanish international is injured and did not travel to Germany. Meanwhile, Dortmund striker Guirassy is fit and ready to play after recovering from a thigh injury.
Dortmund coach Niko Kovac praised Yeremi Pino's quality and strength as a player, but confirmed the winger did not travel with the squad to Dortmund. Pino has been sidelined since picking up a groin injury with Spain against Turkey in early September. He was also left out of Athletic's 23-man squad for the trip to Dortmund on Wednesday.
Guirassy, who has been equal top scorer with Barcelona's Raphinha in the 2024-25 Champions League standings with 13 goals, is back and ready to play after recovering from his injury. His return is a boost for Dortmund, who will be looking to secure a win against Athletic Bilbao to maintain their position in the group.
Dortmund will face Athletic Bilbao without Yeremi Pino, who is still recovering from a groin injury. However, they welcome back striker Guirassy, who is ready to play after recovering from a thigh injury. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the Champions League standings.
