Ahead of their fixture versus Athletic Club, Rayo Vallecano have suffered a major last-minute setback. Defender Andrei Rațiu has been ruled out of the encounter.
For quite some time, the Romanian defender had been competing while managing several bodily ailments. Under these circumstances, both the footballer and team management mutually decided it was best for him to pause and rest.
This mutual agreement intends to afford the full-back sufficient time off, enabling him to achieve a full rehabilitation and step back onto the field at peak health.
His omission is purely down to health concerns rather than a managerial choice. Conversely, Pelayo and Rayane were omitted from the matchday roster purely due to tactical considerations.
On a more encouraging note for manager Beñat San José, four key footballers are rejoining the group. Isi, Luiz Felipe, Jozhua Vertrouwd, and Nteka have overcome their respective injury problems and are once again available for selection.
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