Athletic ‘not afraid’ of Arsenal on Champions League return: Inaki Williams

AFP | Bilbao

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Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams said his team have no fear ahead of their Champions League opener against Premier League giants Arsenal.

The Basque side, who only employ players born in the region, are back in Europe’s top competition for the first time since 2014, having qualified for only the third occasion in their history.

Ghana international Williams said the squad were thrilled to be back among the elite. “So many of us are looking forward to debuting in the Champions League. for years we’ve fought for a day like tomorrow and we want to grow our dream,” Williams told reporters.

“We are not afraid of anyone, it will be a really nice game.”

Inaki Williams’ younger sibling Nico Williams is set to miss the clash against last season’s semi-finalists at the San Mames stadium with a groin injury.