Athletic Club Prepares for Upcoming Matches Amid Venue Uncertainty

omidbasir- Athletic Club returns to training this Monday, still uncertain about where they will play against Barcelona on Saturday. The red-and-white club finds itself at the center of another predicament regarding venue designation by Barcelona. Although Athletic has estimated ticket availability for its members, the lack of clarity on whether the match will take place at Montjuïc or Spotify Camp Nou complicates ticket distribution. The club hopes for a resolution by Monday, though it has no control over the decision. Once the venue is confirmed, the number of tickets available for Athletic’s fans will be determined.

Coach Valverde has called his players to assemble at 5 PM, and training will shift to morning sessions starting tomorrow. The coach will welcome back his international players on Wednesday, after they return from their match in Sevilla. The team is gearing up for a demanding period, facing three matches a week. Over the span of 23 days, from November 22 to December 14, Athletic is scheduled to compete in five La Liga matches and two Champions League fixtures.

A key concern for the team’s performance amid this packed schedule is the fitness of Nico, who played with an injection during the last match against Oviedo. The international player is undergoing a rehabilitation plan due to a pubalgia, which has improved since June, but he still faces significant challenges in his recovery.