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Out for preseason Merquelanz (knee) won't play during the preseason, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Merquelanz missed much of last season on loan at Rayo Vallecano due to a serious knee injury, which has unfortunately been a reoccurring theme in his young career. It's unclear when he might next play, though it may not happen until 2023.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Merquelanz underwent knee surgery in Madrid earlier this week, Rayo announced Friday.

Impact Merquelanz's loan stint with Rayo is officially over now as he only made four appearances before picking up a knee injury in September that has required multiple surgeries to fix. The 26-year-old will return to Real Sociedad in the summer not having played in roughly nine months.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out with knee injury Merquelanz returned to training with Rayo in early March, according to el Diario Vasco, but he still is yet to feature for Rayo.

Impact Merquelanz hasn't played since suffering a knee injury in September, and it is still unclear when he'll be ready to return. Rayo plays Atletico Madrid Saturday before the upcoming international break.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes arthroscopic surgery Merquelanz (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery in his knee, according to Maite Martin of as.com.

Impact Merquelanz appears to have avoided an ACL injury, but still had to undergo surgery ruling him out for at least a month. The midfielder has been in great form, and will be a major loss. Isi Palazon is likely to slot into the midfield with Merquelanz sidlined.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee problem Merquelanz suffered a knock to his left knee during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Levante, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Merquelanz will await news on another injury to his left knee, in which he has suffered two different ligament tears in the past. With three straight starts on the right flank, Isi Palazon will need to take the place of Merquelanz if he's forced to miss any matches, beginning with Saturday's visit from Getafe.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Great against loanee Merquelanz recorded six crosses (three accurate), three corners and three chances created during a 1-0 loss Sunday against Real Sociedad.

Impact Merquelanz showed his skill set against the team that loaned him out less than two weeks ago. The Rayo Vallecano squad does not have many other attacking options, so its Real Sociedad loan is already a more promising option compared to what else it has.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Rayo on loan Merquelanz joined Rayo Vallecano on loan from Real Sociedad for the 2021/22 season.

Impact Merquelanz logged one assist in 13 appearances last season while also getting two chances in the Europa League. While on loan, he'll bolster Rayo's attacking depth behind the likes of Isi Palazon and Yacine Qasmi.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Atletico Merquelanz took a shot and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Merquelanz subbed into Wednesday's game in the 69th minute, and he set up fellow substitute Igor Zubeldia's late goal. Merquelanz might get an opportunity to start against Valladolid or Osasuna as the season winds down.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE