Oscar Valentin
31-Year-Old
Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
Undergoes surgery, available Sunday
Valentin (face) has undergone surgery on his fractured cheekbone and is available for Sunday's clash against Getafe, according to coach Inigo Perez, per Union Rayo. "Oscar has been able to undergo the operation and is available. Although we know that what he has is there and a blow can increase that severity. Oscar is reliable."
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Valentin had played through the fractured cheekbone during Thursday's Conference League semifinal first leg victory over Strasbourg in one of the most remarkable displays of the season, and his surgical intervention has cleared him to continue playing. The risk of further damage from any contact to the area remains a concern, but the coach's confidence in his reliability suggests Valentin will take his place in the lineup against Getafe as Rayo push through a defining stretch of their campaign on both domestic and European fronts.
Valentin had played through the fractured cheekbone during Thursday's Conference League semifinal first leg victory over Strasbourg in one of the most remarkable displays of the season, and his surgical intervention has cleared him to continue playing. The risk of further damage from any contact to the area remains a concern, but the coach's confidence in his reliability suggests Valentin will take his place in the lineup against Getafe as Rayo push through a defining stretch of their campaign on both domestic and European fronts.
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Plays through broken cheekbone
Valentin (face) suffered a fractured cheekbone during Thursday's 1-0 Conference League semifinal first leg victory over Strasbourg but played through the injury, according to coach Inigo Perez, per Union Rayo. "A display of courage. That's probably why he has that surname. It's one of those things that deserves recognition; it's what this team is all about and what we must build it upon. He has a fracture in his cheekbone and he told me he was perfectly fine. I've never seen anything like it on a football pitch. He's a role model."
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Busy defensive display in loss
Oscar Valentin generated three tackles (three won) and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minute.
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Contributes at both ends
Oscar Valentin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Atlético Madrid.
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Clears suspension
Valentin is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
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Sent off Sunday
Valentin was shown a red card in the 78th minute of Sunday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.
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