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Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams out indefinitely with groin issue

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Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams reacts during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) semi final first leg vs Real Sociedad at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao on February 11, 2026. (ANDER GILLENEA / AFP)

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is set to miss several weeks with a groin problem and has no fixed return date, the La Liga club announced Monday in a concerning development for Spain four months ahead of the World Cup.

"(Williams) has begun treatment with an external specialist to treat his pubalgia, with specific work that, pending his progress, will cause him to be unavailable for upcoming matches," said Athletic in a statement.

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