Andoni Iraola, coach of the Vallecano Ray, justified the non-participation of the Colombian forward Radamel Falcao against Mallorca in the unnecessary situation of taking a risk when the team had controlled a game that they won easily.
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Falcao was injured against Real Madrid on November 6 after suffering a tear in the adductor magnus in his right thigh.
In just two weeks, the Colombian recovered to be available against Mallorca and occupied a place on the bench, although he did not get to play the game that his team won (3-1) against Mallorca.
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The explanation of the coach of Falcao
“If it had been necessary, I would have been able to play but we assumed a risk because the evolution of an injury of about 21 days in 16 or 17 has been good. When you cut deadlines there is always that risk and today luckily we have not needed it, but in case of If I had decided, I would have been able to play because I was available and I was eager, “Iraola said at a press conference.
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Falcao could not be with the Colombian National Team in the recent double elimination round due to this problem. It was expected that he would be enabled for 3 to 4 weeks but he did it in only 2. He could reappear at the weekend against Valencia.
With this victory, Rayo Vallecano remains sixth in the standings with 23 points, three from the Champions League spots.
Lightning’s Vital Triumph
The surprising Rayo Vallecano (6th) maintains its good progress in the current La Liga season and defeated Mallorca 3-1 (13th) in the match that closed the 14th day of the Spanish championship.
The Madrilenians managed to quickly gain an advantage with goals from Sergi Guardiola (16) and Álvaro García (20). In the second half, Óscar Trejo (63) sentenced from the penalty spot, although Mallorca made up the final result with both Abdón Prats (89). With this victory, Rayo Vallecano adds 23 points and occupies the 6th place, in European positions and with three units above FC Barcelona.
EFE Y AFP
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