Athletic Bilbao is back at Lezama. Available players have returned this Monday to start a preseason marked by the debut of German coach Edin Terzić.

What does the return to Lezama mean?

The return to Lezama means the beginning of a completely new stage for Athletic Bilbao. Players have arrived at the rojiblanca facilities to start medical, physical, and physiological tests prior to returning to the pitch.

What can we expect from Terzić?

Athletic Bilbao's new coach, Edin Terzić, starts his tenure with a large group and several weeks ahead to make decisions. Terzić will have to get to know his players, test alternatives, and shape a squad that can still undergo changes during the summer market.

Who are the big absentees?

The return to work is still without three of the team's biggest names: Nico Williams, Unai Simón, and Aymeric Laporte. The three are still linked to Spain's participation in the World Cup and will join later, once the tournament is over and after the corresponding rest period.

Athletic Bilbao starts working without several key pieces, while the rest of the squad tries to take advantage of the opportunity to show their credentials to the new coach from the first day. Internal competition will be, precisely, one of the first focuses of attention in this preseason.