Iván Balliu
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Back in contention after ankle issue
Balliu has recovered from his ankle injury and is fit for Saturday's La Liga matchup against Athletic Club, according to the club.
Analysis: Balliu had been training separately from the squad due to a lingering ankle issue that also forced him to miss Rayo Vallecano's recent friendly against Cagliari. However, the right-back has now been cleared for selection, providing Rayo with an additional defensive option ahead of Saturday's matchup. Given his recent fitness concerns and limited preparation with the rest of the squad, Balliu could initially be restricted to a substitute role as he works his way back to full match fitness.
Still sidelined with ankle injury
Balliu (ankle) remains out for Saturday's La Liga clash against Athletic Club as he continues to train separately from the squad due to lingering ankle discomfort, the club posted.
Analysis: Balliu has yet to fully recover from the ankle issue that kept him out of Rayo Vallecano's recent friendly against Cagliari, with the right-back still working individually rather than participating in team training. His continued absence from group sessions rules him out of Saturday's matchup against Athletic Club, although no timetable for his return has been established. Balliu will need to make further progress in his recovery before being cleared to resume full training and compete for playing time on the right side of Rayo's defense.
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