Inaki Williams insists Athletic Bilbao don’t have any worry of Arsenal regardless of being disadvantaged of the companies of Nico Williams for his or her Champions League opener.
Athletic welcome the Gunners to San Mames on Tuesday as they start their league part marketing campaign towards an Arsenal aspect seeking to go one step additional after reaching the semi-finals final season.
The Basque membership held on to Spain worldwide Nico Williams within the switch window regardless of vital curiosity from Barcelona, the 23-year-old in the end signing a new 10-year contract with Athletic.
However, after serving to Athletic to the final 4 of the Europa League final season, Nico Williams won’t be obtainable due to a thigh damage.
But his older brother Inaki made it clear Athletic are relishing the fixture even amid the absence of their star man.
“So many people are trying ahead to debuting within the Champions League. for years we’ve fought for a day like tomorrow and we need to develop our dream,” Inaki Williams advised a pre-match press convention.
“We’re not afraid of anybody, it is going to be a very nice sport. I hope I can debut with a win, nevertheless it’s a pity I can’t do it with Nico.”
Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde, in the meantime, had effusive reward for Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta.
“He’s among the finest coaches on this planet and he’s exhibiting what he can do at Arsenal,” Valverde stated.
“He’s bought nice gamers however you need to take a look at what they’re doing and the way they play.
“They don’t allow you to play, they press in each duel, they insist, and it’s onerous to press them. They’re a staff with a stamp on them and that stamp is Arteta.”
