Luiz Felipe
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Extends contract for one season
Felipe has agreed a new deal with Rayo Vallecano to remain at the club for one more season, according to the club.
Analysis: Felipe made 10 appearances for Rayo last season, including seven starts, contributing 12 tackles, eight interceptions and 24 clearances across two clean sheets, before a high grade hamstring tear suffered in Athens required surgery and ended his campaign early with a four month recovery timeline. The extension keeps him tied to the club as he continues his recovery, though the injury means he is expected to miss the start of next season as well. Rayo will need to manage its center back options carefully in the meantime, with Felipe's return likely to come only once preseason and the early weeks of the campaign have passed.
Hamstring surgery ends season
Felipe underwent surgery following a high-grade hamstring tear in his left leg suffered in Athens, ruling him out for the remainder of the season with a four-month recovery timeline, according to Pablo Villa of Radio Marca.
Analysis: Felipe ends the campaign having made 10 appearances including seven starts, contributing 12 tackles, eight interceptions and 24 clearances across two clean sheets for Rayo. The severity of the tear clearly went beyond what had been initially indicated during his previous absences, and the surgical intervention means he will miss the start of next season as well. Rayo will need to manage their defensive options carefully for the final fixtures and the UEFA Conference League run without one of their experienced center-back options.
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