ATHLETIC NEWS

Oihan Sancet - Suffers ankle injury Sancet was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will be out for the time being, the club announced Monday.

Impact Sancet left the 1-1 draw against Real Betis on Sunday with the injury, and his timetable to return is unclear. The loss of the playmaker means Alex Berenguer could step into the XI until Sancet is ready to return, which is likely to be after the international break given the nature of the injury.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emma Hayes struck balance between USWNT celebration and evaluation, winning the October window Head coach Emma Hayes is only getting started with her evaluation of the U.S. player pool.

4 DAYS AGO • NYTIMES.COM

Why don't goalkeepers wear caps anymore? A goalkeeper wearing a cap during a match is so rare these days that Guglielmo Vicario doing so this month sparked a pang of nostalgia

5 DAYS AGO • NYTIMES.COM

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Yuri Berchiche - Plays full game Berchiche generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Berchiche recorded two interceptions and two tackles while managing 107 touches. He has started seven of his nine appearances this season and has accumulated six clearances, three tackles and two interceptions in the last three games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Subbed off on Monday Gorosabel had three crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Gorosabel accumulated three clearances, two tackles and a block before being replaced by Oscar de Marcos in the 82nd minute. Gorosabel has featured in only four games this season and has accumulated 11 clearances and four tackles.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Records most crosses Berenguer recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Berenguer replaced Oihan Sancet in the 57th minute and proceeded to register the most crosses in the game. Berenguer created a chance and also managed a tackle. He has featured in 10 of 11 games this season and has also accumulated five goal involvements in the the last five appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julen Agirrezabala - Records clean sheet Agirrezabala recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Agirrezabala recorded one save and one clearance and secured his third clean sheet of the season. In the last three games, he has recorded only three saves and has conceded two goals. He is expected to play a key role atleast until Unai Simon returns from injury. Next, Agirrezabala faces Betis.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Vesga - Unused Wednesday Vesga was an unused option during the UEL match versus Prague.

Impact Vesga was back as an option for the first time since Sep 29 after picking up an ankle injury. He will likely return to his rotational role in the defensive midfield for Athletic Club, totaling four starts in seven La Liga appearances, logging in six interceptions, five tackles and four clearances.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Back for Athletic Sancet recorded four passes in Thursday's 1-0 victory versus Slavia Prague.

Impact Sancet returned to the pitch during the UEL clash wit Prague after missing the last match with a hamstring injury. He could be an option to start against Mallorca, having scored three times in the last five appearances in all competitions, logging in six shots (four on target), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Why Aryna Sabalenka overtook Iga Swiatek for world number one in the WTA rankings The Belarusian has had a sterling season, but her formal ascent to the top of the latest table hinged on a WTA rule.

OCTOBER 21 • NYTIMES.COM

Aitor Paredes - Back from suspension Paredes completed his suspension and will be available for the Oct. 28 match at Mallorca.

Impact Paredes has started in his five appearances for Athletic Club this season and has also been in the XI in the team's two Europa League matches thus far. He should be in contention for a starting role for the Oct. 28 game vs. Mallorca and could also start Thursday in the UEFA Europa League against Slavia Prague.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar De Marcos - Notches assist De Marcos assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Espanyol.

Impact De Marcos earned an assist Saturday, finding Alex Berenguer in the 55th minute for the club's final goal of the match. This marks De Marcos' second assist of the season, with those being his only two assists. This marks his second start in a row, starting in all six of his league appearances.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Assist in return Williams assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Espanyol.

Impact Williams returned to play Saturday after enduring an injury during the international break while with Spain, earning the start in the win. He registered an assist, marking his second goal contribution of the season. He also whipped in five crosses, registering five or more in his past three appearances.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Score goal early Vivian scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 win against Espanyol.

Impact Vivian wasted no time getting Atheltic on the scoreboard Saturday, as he would score in the eighth minute following a corner kick. This marks his second goal of the season despite being a defender, a bit surprising after not having one all of last campaign.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Earns three goal contributions Berenguer scored one goal and assisted twice from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win against Espanyol.

Impact Berenguer was on fire Saturday, as the attacker not only scored a goal but also assisted on two more in the dominant win. This marks his first goal and third, fourth and fifth goal contribution of the season, with four coming in their past two matches. He has started in seven of his nine league appearances and should continue in that role while in form.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Brace in win Williams scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Williams bagged a double Saturday, earning two goals in Atheltic's dominant win. This marked his third goal of the season, which all came in his last three appearances. He now has seven league goal contributions in only 10 appearances (nine starts).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Julen Agirrezabala - Allows one against Espanyol Agirrezabala recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Agirrezabala didn't have to do much in net Saturday but still allowed a goal, saving one of the two shots he faced on net. It did need his one-match clean sheet streak, notching two in league play this campaign. He will look for his third when facing Mallorca on Monday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Starting against Espanyol Williams (bruise) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Espanyol.

Impact Williams returns after missing Athletic's previous match and sitting out the international break with Spain. The attacker has just one goal involvement through seven La Liga appearances, but is a threat any time he's on the pitch.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE