Jozhua Vertrouwd
RAY
Out two to three weeks
Vertrouwd (hamstring) is expected to miss two-to-three weeks after tests confirmed a low-grade muscle injury in his left hamstring, according to Pablo Villa.
Analysis: Vertrouwd suffered the injury during Monday's loss to Barcelona and was forced off after 31 minutes despite initially attempting to continue. The expected recovery period should rule the left-back out against Racing Santander and likely Real Madrid, while his availability against Espanyol could also be in doubt. Adria Pedrosa is the natural candidate to take over the starting role at left-back during Vertrouwd's absence after replacing him against Barcelona.
Leaves field with discomfort
Vertrouwd (undisclosed) could not carry on after the 32th minute in Monday's 5-2 defeat against Barcelona after suffering discomfort, according to Union Rayo.
Analysis: Vertrouwd had recorded no goals or assists this season prior to the injury, having recently signed permanently with Rayo after a loan spell last year. His absence forced the club's hand with newcomer Adria Pedrosa, who had joined the team just days earlier and had barely trained with his new teammates before being thrust into first team action against Barcelona.
Option for Real Sociedad game
Vertrouwd is on the bench for Sunday's game versus Real Sociedad.
Analysis: Vertrouwd won't miss time after leaving late with an apparent injury in the previous game, but won't start in this one. He has recorded 14 clearances and two tackles in his last five appearances (one start). Florian Lejeune and Nobel Mendy are starting in the back.
Forced off Thursday
Vertrouwd (undisclosed) was forced off in the 81st minute of Thursday's clash against Espanyol due to injury and is a doubt for Sunday's fixture against Real Sociedad, according to Pasion Por El Rayo.
Analysis: Vertrouwd had himself started the game against the Catalans to replace the injured Luiz Felipe (thigh), highlighting the defensive injury crisis Rayo are currently managing, before picking up an issue of his own. The defender has been a rotational option rather than a regular starter, so his potential absence would not significantly disrupt the starting lineup, with Abdul Mumin expected to see increased playing time off the bench if Vertrouwd cannot be cleared for Sunday.
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