Nico Williams confirms his status for Athletic Club vs Real Madrid

Athletic Club star Nico Williams has confirmed that he is ready to play his part in his side’s upcoming showdown with Real Madrid.

Athletic are of course primed to return to action tomorrow evening, as part of the midweek round of fixtures in La Liga.

A clash with title-chasing Real Madrid lies in wait, in Bilbao.

Wide-man Nico is for his part fresh off a starring performance over the weekend, en route to Athletic Club putting Levante to the sword in Valencia.

Fresh off a niggling pubalgia problem, however, it had been suggested that the 23-year-old could be left out on Wednesday, to minimise the risk of a setback.

Stopped by the media for a brief exchange whilst departing training this afternoon, the subject of his status to face Real Madrid was therefore put to Nico himself.

And the explosive winger went on to confirm his intention to play a leading role for Ernesto Valverde’s troops.

Conor Laird – GSFN