Beñat Prados
ATH
Trains fully, option vs Atletico
Prados (thigh) trained fully this week and is an option for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid, according to Athletic Xtra.
Analysis: Prados had been diagnosed with a minor muscular injury to his left rectus femoris that ruled him out of the recent match against Barcelona, working indoors at the club's facilities while recovering. His full return to training now confirms he has recovered, positioning him to be considered for a return to the squad against Atletico.
Suffers minor thigh injury
Prados (thigh) will miss Thursday's clash against Barcelona after being diagnosed with a minor muscular injury to his left rectus femoris, the club announced.
Analysis: Prados is working indoors at the club's training facilities after tests confirmed the muscular issue, ruling him out of the trip to Barcelona. The injury has been described as minor, though Athletic have not provided a specific recovery timeline and his return will depend on how he progresses. The midfielder's status will therefore need to be monitored ahead of the club's following fixtures.
Available for Atalanta friendly
Prados (knee) is on the bench for Friday's friendly match against Atalanta.
Analysis: Prados dealt with a knee issue for much of the preseason, but the central midfielder is on the bench and will be an option for the final game before the start of the 2026/27 league campaign. Prados was limited to just two games in 2025/26 after sustaining an ACL tear in August, but this is an encouraging sign for his potential availability for the league opener versus Sevilla on Aug. 22.
Dealing with knee issue
Prados did not train with the group Thursday, an absence that drew attention after grabbing his left knee during Wednesday's friendly against Racing Santander, though the club has issued no medical report on his status, according to Inaki Ugalde of Mundo Deportivo.
Analysis: Prados underwent surgery on that same knee at the start of last season and missed almost the entire campaign as a result, so any discomfort in the area is being watched closely. He was able to finish the friendly against Racing Santander, which had initially been read as a positive sign, and his absence from training the following day appears to have been treated internally as a minor scare rather than anything serious, though further clarity should emerge in the coming days.
Continues to train at Lezama
Prados (knee) continues training at Lezama for the second consecutive week, working to regain his full fitness just days before preseason begins, according to Athletic Xtra.
Analysis: Prados has been steadily building up his fitness following the lengthy ACL rehabilitation that kept him sidelined since last August, and his continued work at the training ground is an encouraging sign ahead of the new season. The midfielder will look to arrive at preseason in good shape after a frustrating personal year disrupted almost entirely by the injury.
Fit for final game
Prados (knee) is available for Saturday's season finale against Real Madrid, marking a significant milestone in his return from the ACL injury that has kept him sidelined since August, the club posted.
Analysis: Prados has been working his way back through training after the lengthy rehabilitation process, and his availability for the final fixture of the season is a reward for the patience and dedication shown throughout what has been a deeply frustrating personal campaign. The midfielder is expected to hold a bench role rather than pushing for a starting spot given the time he has been out, but getting back into the matchday squad for such a high-profile occasion at the Bernabeu is a meaningful step forward in his recovery ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Trains with team Thursday
Prados (knee) was back training normally Thursday after missing Wednesday's session and could be in contention for Saturday's clash against Alaves, according to Edu Velasco Jr of El Chiringuito.
Analysis: Prados has been working his way back from an ACL injury and his return to normal training is an encouraging sign heading into the weekend. The midfielder's potential return would give Athletic Club another valuable midfield option for the final stretch of the season, and with no absences reported in Friday's session, Prados could be firmly in the mix to feature against Alaves if he comes through without any setbacks.
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