Red alert for Nico Williams

The Athletic Bilbao striker is going through a difficult period in his career, as his pubalgia (groin hernia) injury has not recovered and his condition has worsened.

Nico Williams spent the 2025/26 season struggling with injuries.

According to Marca , Nico Williams' fitness has become a concern for Athletic Bilbao. The Spanish player has not been in good form for the past six months due to a persistent pubalgia injury.

Initial treatments, including rest, physiotherapy, and other measures, were applied, but Nico's condition did not improve, leading to a series of inconsistent competition days.

This season, he has played 17 La Liga matches (scoring 4 goals), 3 Champions League matches, and has frequently experienced discomfort. Athletic Bilbao fears this injury could even keep Nico out of the 2026 World Cup.

Nico Williams and the Athletic Bilbao medical team are considering all scenarios to address the problem, with surgery being a serious option being discussed for his full recovery. If surgery is performed, Nico will be out of action for at least two months, possibly even three to four months.

In the worst-case scenario, Nico could only return to training in May, just before the World Cup, making his chances of participating in the biggest tournament on the planet very slim.

Previously, the Euro 2024 champion had tried non-invasive treatment to maintain his ability to play, but the situation did not improve. Pubalgia is a common problem among wingers who require explosive speed, sudden changes of direction, and powerful shots.

This injury is now becoming quite common in Europe, also affecting many other young talents such as Lamine Yamal, Cole Palmer, and Franco Mastantuono.

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Source: https://znews.vn/bao-dong-do-voi-nico-williams-post1623400.html