ABDUL MUMIN NEWS

Will miss rest of season Mumin (knee) will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season, MARCA reports.

Impact Rayo Vallecano haven't disclosed an injury report regarding the severity of the injury, but reports from sources close to the team have indicated that he'll undergo surgery, meaning the absence could even extend into the 2025/26 campaign. Aridane is expected to see more time at center-back due to the loss of Mumin.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Off in first half Mumin was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Mumin left the match in the 35th minute succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Aridane. The extent of the defender's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Real Madrid.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home draw Mumin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Mumin scored in the 36th minute to double Vallecano's lead with his second goal in the season. The centerback also helped on defense leading his side in clearances (seven). He's been a regular starter and played in all but one of their 16 games.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Mumin generated two tackles (zero won), 10 clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Mumin kept his third clean sheet of the season Saturday. He made 10 clearances -- his most in a match this season -- intercepted two passes and blocked one shot as he played the full 90 minutes for the third consecutive match.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Mumin completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Sevilla on Nov. 24 after the international break.

Impact The center-back missed the loss to Las Palmas but should return to the starting lineup right away now that he's eligible to do so. Mumin has started in each of his 11 appearances this season, racking up 54 clearances, 14 interceptions and eight tackles.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in first half Mumin was sent off in the first half of Saturday's match against Alaves.

Impact Mumin was shown a straight red card following a VAR review in the 22nd minute forcing Rayo down to ten men. The defender will miss Rayo's next three matches through suspension.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Mumin (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Alaves.

Impact Mumin is good to go after picking up the injury last week against Mallorca. The defender has started every match this season for Rayo and until last week's early exit he'd also played every minute.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to return Mumin (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Alaves, according to manager Inigo Perez. "The only one we have outside is Pacha, who as you know has a longer injury. T...

Impact Mumin is back immediately after going down with a hamstring injury, with the issues appearing to be minor after a quick turnaround. The defender has started in every match this campaign, so he will be likely to earn that spot back immediately on Saturday.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Mumin picked up a hamstring injury in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Mallorca, according to Union Rayo.

Impact It's unclear if the central defender will be forced to miss time following the injury, although it wouldn't be surprising if that's the case. Mumin has started every game for Rayo this season, and his absence will leave the defensive line even more shorthanded since Pacha Espino (fracture) is also out for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defensively excellent Mumin generated three tackles (three won), five clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Girona.

Impact After Mumin began his mid-September with excellence on the offensive side of the ball, it did not take long for him to display some superb form on his regular side of the ball. With five clearances and team bests in tackles won and interceptions, he helped Rayo Vallecano's team maintain its first clean sheet in a month. Between the clean sheets, he logged 31 clearances, nine interceptions and seven tackles won.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Osasuna Mumin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-1 victory against Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Mumin leveled the scoring with a brilliant shot from a tight angle in the 50th minute of the match. The goal was an unexpected addition to his production of 41 accurate passes and three clearances. His 5.4 clearances per game are the highest average on the squad and 10th in the league after five full-game appearances as a center-back.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic defensively Mumin generated two tackles (two won) and nine clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Getafe.

Impact Mumin was a blur of energy throughout Saturday's 0 - 0 draw between Rayo Vallecano and Getafe. The veteran Vallecano defender led his team with nine clearances as the Vallecano backline did not concede a single shot on target. Mumin has now started and played in every minute of Vallecano's first two matches of the 2024 - 2025 campaign after making 20 appearances (19 starts) during the previous campaign.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Mumin had an assist with his lone chance created while making eight clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Mumin set up Jorge De Frutos in the 67th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first for Mumin over his last three seasons as he's already tied last year's goal involvement total after just one match.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent effort in defense Mumin generated two tackles (two won), five clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Valencia.

Impact Mumin was solid in his 90 minutes of play Sunday, notching two tackles won, three interceptions and five clearances in the draw. He has now started in seven straight games, notching eight tackles, 10 interceptions and 24 clearances during that span.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Saturday Mumin (hamstring) will be part of the squad Saturday against Athletic Bilbao, manager Francisco told media Friday.

Impact Mumin was dealing with a hamstring problem, but the manager said he will be available, though he didn't specify whether he's ready to start or not. Mumin started in each of Rayo's last four games, scoring a goal and averaging 5.3 clearances per game in that span. If healthy enough, he should remain in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured hamstring Mumin picked up a hamstring injured and subbed out in the 75th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Mumin was replaced by Pathe Ciss Saturday after leaving the match with a hamstring injury. He's been able to start five of the six matched played, already scoring a goal while averaging about 5.3 clearances per game. With Aridane (calf) also picking up an injury, there is a possibility to see with Oscar Valentin or Pathe Ciss drop to center back if needed.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Mumin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Mumin got his first start and his first appearance since Sep 27, scoring his first goal of the season. This resulted in just three appearances this season, scoring once with three tackles (two won) and 10 clearances thus far.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Las Palmas Mumin will be in contention to face Las Palmas on Oct. 22 after serving his two-match suspension.

Impact Mumin was making just his first start of the season when he was given his marching orders, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to immediately slot back into the starting XI. Barring any injury concerns, Mumin figures to primarily serve as a reserve option off the bench the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed two-match ban Mumin had his suspended extended an additional match, the REF announced.

Impact Mumin had his suspension extended by one more match, leaving him with a second match on the sideline. The defender will now miss a Saturday clash with Mallorca and an Oct. 7 trip to Sevilla. Mumin's first chance to return will be after the international break during an Oct. 22 trip to Las Palmas.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late Mumin was shown a straight red card and sent off during the 89th minute of Wednesday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Mumin was shown a red card late during Wednesday's match. The defender has made just a single appearances before Wednesday's clash, totaling two minutes. This lack of discipline is certainly not going to see his role increase, especially with a suspension for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as starter Mumin kept one clean sheet in 16 appearances (nine starts) during his rookie campaign in La Liga, with six of those starts coming in Rayo's final 10 matches.

Impact Mumin was mostly a backup to Florian Lejeune and Alejandro Catena in central defense during his first season with Rayo after joining from Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes last summer. But the 25-year-old started featuring more consistently in the XI towards the end of the campaign and might begin 2023/24 as a starter.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Mumin took two shots and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club. He also made three clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Mumin kept his first clean sheet of the season on Sunday as his side shut out Bilbao. This was his third La Liga start since joining Rayo from Portuguese side Vitoria S.C. last summer.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM