Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams has come to the defense of his younger brother, Nico Williams, who has faced criticism for his recent performances.
Nico's decision to decline a transfer to FC Barcelona last summer has been cited as a possible reason for his perceived inconsistency.
Iñaki emphasized the challenges Nico has faced, highlighting the difficulties young athletes encounter when making pivotal career choices under public scrutiny.
"Everything that happened to him wasn't easy. He's a very young boy. Everything came to him very quickly," Iñaki told Gol.
He also expressed confidence in Nico's current trajectory with Athletic Bilbao.
"Having to make decisions alone is always complicated, especially when they put words in your mouth that you've never said. It seems like you're making a mistake when you choose something that isn't what everyone expects."
Iñaki believes Nico is doing well now and has shown his capabilities. "He's doing well now (at Athletic). He's shown it. Hopefully he can maintain this level until the end of the season."