Rayo Vallecano have received encouraging news on midfielder Pathé Ciss, whose injury scare during the recent clash against Getafe has proven to be less serious than initially feared.
The Senegal international was forced off the pitch with what appeared to be a muscular issue during Rayo’s encounter with their Madrid rivals.
Initial reactions from head coach Iñigo Pérez hinted at uncertainty, with the manager admitting he was speaking without confirmation at the time.
“Pathé Ciss suffered a muscle injury. We’ll see how far it goes, but as we only have three weeks left, I don’t know if we’ll be able to see him back.
I’m speaking without the results, so I hope we can see him back sooner,” Pérez stated following the match.
Subsequent medical evaluations have now confirmed that Ciss did not sustain any serious damage, clearing a potential cloud over the club’s end-of-season aspirations.
While he will be sidelined for the upcoming fixture against UD Las Palmas due to a suspension for yellow card accumulation, the midfielder may yet return to the squad in time for the critical home game against Real Betis on Matchday 36.
In an official communication, the club offered a brief but positive update, saying: “Pathé Ciss’s medical tests confirm good news.” Though the statement was measured, its implications are significant for a team currently navigating a tense battle for European qualification.
Ciss’s absence against Las Palmas will nonetheless be felt.
The match is pivotal for Rayo Vallecano, who sit eighth in La Liga and remain in contention for a potential European spot.
Known for his physical presence and positional discipline, Ciss has become a central figure in the squad since arriving from Portuguese side Famalicão.
His potential return for the Real Betis fixture could provide a crucial boost to Rayo’s midfield stability and overall momentum heading into the final stages of the campaign.
The remaining weeks of the season will be decisive, and Rayo’s hopes of breaking into the European places may hinge on the availability and form of key players such as Ciss.
With three matches left, and every point crucial, Vallecano’s ability to maintain composure and form could determine whether they end the season with a historic reward—or another campaign of what-ifs.
