Iñaki Williams returns to Lezama training after World Cup break

Published Jul 29, 04:36 PM UTC

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Athletic Club's captain Iñaki Williams has returned to training at Lezama after a three-week vacation following his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Ghana. The red-and-white squad resumed training on Monday after a draw against Eibar, preparing for a week with two friendlies: first against Racing de Santander in Laredo on Wednesday, then against Burgos at El Plantío on Saturday. The match against Racing Santander will be the first against a same-category team, serving as a key test for coach Edin Terzic. Williams trained indoors and is expected to rejoin the group soon, potentially appearing in one of the week's friendlies. Meanwhile, Mikel Vesga continues seeking a transfer, Álvaro Djaló missed training due to discomfort, Dani Vivian is recovering from injury, and Andoni Gorosabel withdrew early from the session.

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Iñaki Williams in an Athletic Club training session — EFE

By: Iker Torrescusa
Updated: 27/07/2026 - 16:52 CEST
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Athletic Club returned to training this Monday after a day of rest on Sunday following their draw against Eibar. The red-and-whites face a new week with a double commitment: first, a match in Laredo on Wednesday against Racing de Santander, followed by a fixture against Burgos at El Plantío on Saturday.

The match against the Santander side will be the first against a team from the same division, making it the first real test for Edin Terzic to measure the level of the First Division. After the Burgos match, Athletic will face two games against European rivals, serving as the final preseason preparations before the official competition begins.

Key Training Updates

The first session of the week brought the return of Iñaki Williams to Lezama. The red-and-white captain has completed his three weeks of vacation after participating in the World Cup with Ghana. Today, he trained inside the facilities, and his integration into the group is expected shortly. He could reappear in one of this week's friendlies.

Absentees

The following players did not train:

Mikel Vesga — continues seeking a new destination
Álvaro Djaló — experiencing discomfort; had no minutes on Saturday against Eibar
Dani Vivian — still recovering from injury

Additionally, Andoni Gorosabel withdrew a few minutes after leaving the session.

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Original headline: Iñaki Williams ya entrena en Lezama

Original language: ES

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