"Nico has been sidelined for a long time and playing through discomfort. Now we can't think that just because he's back, everything is solved. We also had a very tough opponent."
"The atmosphere on the pitch wasn't very good. If you don't win, the fans don't like it; you have to win."
"It was a very tough match for us. They scored the first goal in an incredible play. Even so, we had chances to equalise with our pressure."
Nico Williams returned to Athletic Club's lineup after a groin injury but could not prevent a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal. He created two chances and completed five of eight dribbles. Despite his contributions, coach Ernesto Valverde emphasized that the team's issues are not solely dependent on Williams' return. Athletic Club remains in the bottom half of LaLiga, struggling for European qualification, and has lost four of their last five matches, leading to frustration among fans.
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