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title: "Nico Williams returns to fitness with Athletic Club after thigh injury"
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description: "Athletic Club player Nico Williams has recovered from a thigh injury that kept him out for 7 days, and is now ready to face Valencia in La Liga."
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# Nico Williams returns to fitness with Athletic Club after thigh injury

Athletic Club player Nico Williams has recovered from a thigh injury that kept him out for 7 days, and is now ready to face Valencia in La Liga.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 17 October 2026، 00:27 ، updated 21:52 Saudi time

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Nico Williams returns to fitness with Athletic Club after thigh injury

[Athletic Club](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/athletic-club-217) player [Nico Williams](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/nicholas-williams-arthuer-6262) is ready to return to action after recovering from a thigh injury.

The player was ruled out of action since 10 October 2026 following his injury, and his absence lasted 7 days before he announced his full recovery on 17 October 2026.

Athletic Club are hoping to have their player back ahead of an upcoming match against Valencia in matchday 9 of La Liga for the 2026/27 season.

The match is scheduled to be held at Valencia's stadium, kicking off at 10pm Damascus time on 17 October 2026.

The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports.

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