Unai Vencedor Injury: Not available vs. Athletic Club

Vencedor won't be available for Saturday's game against Athletic Club since he's loan-locked, Athletic manager Ernesto Valverde confirmed during Friday's press conference. "They'll have a big absence in midfield in Vencedor. That's good for us. He's a starter and has been playing well."

Vencedor had been starting in the last eight matches he's been available for, so his loss in midfield will be significant. Manager Julian Calero confirmed he'll play Unai Elgezabal as his replacement in midfield. Vencedor should be back in the XI for the Dec. 8 match at Osasuna.