Concern at Rayo Vallecano over Emil Audero | OneFootball

The red-and-white goalkeeper missed Indonesia’s FIFA ASEAN Cup opener due to physical discomfort

The list of Rayo Vallecano internationals during the international break has already brought the first worrying news for the red-and-white coaching staff. Emil Audero picked up an injury during the training camp with the Indonesia national team, which prevented him from taking part in the 2-0 win over Singapore in the opening matchday of Group A of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. With uncertainty surrounding his physical condition, head coach John Herdman chose to start Maarten Paes in goal and later confirmed the setback suffered by the Rayo keeper in the post-match press conference: "As for the injury, we are still evaluating goalkeeper Emil Audero".

The Asian side’s medical staff are closely monitoring the goalkeeper’s progress, although no detailed medical report has been issued so far, nor has an estimated recovery time been specified. Audero’s place in the starting eleven or even in the squad remains up in the air ahead of the crucial clash this Monday, September 28, when Indonesia will face Malaysia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Both teams go into the match having picked up points at the start of the tournament, so if he does not recover in time, Paes is once again expected to guard the Indonesian goal.

At Rayo Vallecano, the extent of the issue is being followed very closely while waiting for the Indonesian federation’s medical services to determine how serious the problem is. Although initial forecasts do not point to a particularly serious injury, the lack of clarity over the affected area has kept the Madrid club on alert, hoping that their recent summer signing will be able to rejoin the squad without major complications once his international commitments are over.

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