Good news for Spain as Williams and Sancet hamstring injuries not so bad
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Spain forward Nico Williams has been diagnosed with a moderate hamstring injury and is expected to be fit in time for the World Cup . Williams underwent tests on Monday, a day after he was substituted before halftime in Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 loss to Valencia in La Liga. Athletic midfielder Oihan Sancet, who is also looking to be picked for Spain's World Cup squad, was also diagnosed with a moderate hamstring injury.
He was replaced in the second half of Sunday's match. Athletic said “both players are awaiting further assessment. ” Spanish media said they were set to miss the final three rounds but likely to recover for the World Cup which begins in a month.
Williams was substituted by older brother Iñaki Williams on Sunday. “He was limping a lot. He hadn't felt that type of pain before,” Iñaki Williams said.
“It's concerning considering the moment we are (in) right now. Let's wait and hope for the best possible scenario. " The 23-year-old Nico Williams has been a regular in Spain’s squad, playing in attack along with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who is also injured.
Sancet has a few appearances for Spain since being called up for the first time in late 2023. Spain coach Luis de La Fuente is announcing his World Cup squad on May 25. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.