Ernesto Valverde

29 Nov

We Will Lament Inaki Williams “AFCON” Absence- Athletic Bilbao Head Coach

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Athletic Bilbao head coach Ernesto Valverde says his team will lament Black Stars forward Inaki Williams’ expected absence due to his participation in the 2023 AFCON. Next year’s AFCON will be held in Cote D’Ivoire and Williams is heavily tipped to be named in Chris Hughton’s Black Stars squad. Speaking to the media after seeing Williams score in a 1-1 draw with Girona, Valverde touched on the issue about his top scorer’s impending departure. “Inaki is always in a good place. By the time he goes to the AFCON, we will start by being sharp but at the moment,…

19 Oct

Athletic Club Manager Ernesto Valverde Allays Inaki Williams Injury Fears

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Athletic Bilbao manager, Ernesto Valverde, has watered down fears that Ghana forward Inaki Williams is injured. The Black Stars forward appeared in discomfort during the latter part of the game between Athletic Bilbao and Getafe on Tuesday night. However, he managed to finish game in which he netted the opener after just two minutes. The former Barcelona manager is confident the Ghana international will be ready when he faces his former side on Sunday. "He was very optimistic with the last shot and he fell with his back, but we hope it's nothing," said Valverde after the game. Meanwhile, Williams…