Inaki Williams treated for a back injury suffered against Getafe

Published on: 19 October 2022

At the close of Tuesday night's La Liga match against Getafe CF, Inaki Williams received medical attention.

The striker for Athletic Bilbao injured his back after falling awkwardly during a move. The Basque team failed to beat the Azulones away.

Inaki scored in the second minute of the game after excellent work from former Manchester United and PSG midfielder Ander Herrera.

Bilbao's opening goal did not last long, in the 27th minute Carles Aleñá equalized for the home side.

The visitors continued to press Getafe after halftime and it paid off in the 62nd minute. Nico Williams sent a wonderful pass to Raul Garcia who made it 2-1.

Getafe shocked the visitors who were cruising to a win.  Duarte sent in a ball that found Munir in the 76th minute to make it 2-2.

After the game, Bilbao coach Valverde said he hopes the injury is not serious.

“He fell badly on the last play. He has been very optimistic with the shot and has fallen badly. We hope that he has nothing,” he said.

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