Athletic Bilbao are set for a tough trip to Valencia this Wednesday to face Levante in the sixth matchday of La Liga. The Basque side arrives with an inconsistent record and the significant absence of striker Iñaki Williams, who was injured in the last match against Elche.
Absences in attack
The club's medical report confirmed Iñaki Williams is suffering from a muscle injury and will be out of action for several weeks. His brother, Nico Williams, is also carrying a knock and is a doubt for the game at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. These absences force the manager to restructure his attack, where Oihan Sancet and Robert Navarro, scorers in the rout against Atlético Madrid, will carry more responsibility. The team also has long-term absentees Gorka Guruzeta and Peio Canales, as per the official injuries list.
A period of ups and downs
Athletic's recent form mirrors their start to the campaign. Following the emphatic 3-0 win over Atlético Madrid on September 5th, the team drew 1-1 at home with Elche. Iñaki Williams scored the equaliser in that match, assisted by Alex Berenguer. In their last five games, their record stands at two wins, one draw, and two defeats. This Wednesday they aim to win away again, having already beaten Celta Vigo (0-2) in late August. The full squad and upcoming fixtures can be checked on our squad and fixtures pages.
Levante, meanwhile, are coming off a heavy home defeat to Barcelona (2-4) and their defence has shown some vulnerability. The match will kick off at 21:30 local time on Wednesday, September 16th.
