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Back from suspension, still a doubt Ciss is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club but remains a doubt due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Ciss has cleared his ban due to yellow card accumulation, with the midfielder set to return in their next contest. He has been a regular starter for Rayo Vallecano and is expected to return directly to the starting XI if deemed fit enough. That said, he is dealing with a hamstring injury and is a doubt for Thursday's clash against Betis. If he has to miss the game, Oscar Valentin is expected to play again in his position for that game.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Ciss will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of ten yellow cards.

Impact Ciss accumulated ten yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Las Palmas on Friday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter this season, with Oscar Valentin expected to start in the midfield for that game.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Ciss was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Ciss made it to 55 minutes before being forced off in apparent discomfort. It's not clear what the injury was but it was enough to bring Oscar Valentin on. Ciss' next chance to return will be a May 9 trip to Las Palmas.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in 3-1 defeat Ciss scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Athletic.

Impact Ciss scored his fourth goal of the season and his second in his last three games as he scored in the 37th minute to put his side 1-0 up away to Athletic. He has scored both of his last two shots, and in this game he also attempted a cross, his only one of the last four matches.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Ciss scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Ciss notched his third goal of the season as he opened up the scoring in the second minute with a header off a corner kick. Defensively, he registered four clearances.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent on both ends Ciss scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win versus Leganes.

Impact Half of Rayo Vallecano's last four wins have come from Ciss being the team's lone goalscorer. Defensively, he has been primarily solid, with an improved performance Friday. In his last seven appearances, he logged multiple interceptions and tackles won twice, with Friday being the second occasion.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game suspension Ciss completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Girona on Sunday.

Impact Ciss has been alternating between the starting lineup and the bench throughout the season, but he's been one of the players who have logged the most minutes for Rayo Vallecano this season. He should contend for a starting role in midfield now that he's available once again. However, his defensive-minded role limits his fantasy upside considerably.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Osasuna Ciss registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 21st minute, so he'll be s...

Impact Ciss won't face Osasuna after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. The central midfielder has been a regular for Rayo throughout the campaign, but due to his defensive-minded role, he doesn't carry a lot of upside. He should be eligible to return against Girona on Jan. 26.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Ciss scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Ciss scored the lone goal of Saturday's match, a header in the 7th minute assisted by Isi Palazon. It marked his first goal of the season and his first goal contribution since the season opener on Aug. 18. He also helped keep a clean sheet as he intercepted two passes and made four clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers three shots Ciss generated three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Cassias decent in Sunday's draw, with the midfielder registering two chances created and three shots in the attack to go along with one tackle, an interception and four clearances in the defense. This was his first start in three matches, only having started in two of his five appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns place in starting XI Ciss registered four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Impact Ciss was selected to the starting XI Saturday for Rayo Vallecano's 0 - 0 draw with Getafe after assisting off the bench during the season-opener during the previous match. Ciss has played a rotational role since joining Vallecano ahead of the 2021 - 2022 campaign, starting in just 43 of his 99 appearances for the club. Ciss has never registered more than three goal involvements in a single campaign.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension return Ciss completed his one-game suspension and will be an option to face Valencia on Sunday.

Impact Ciss hasn't been starting regularly in recent months, racking up just four starts across nine appearances since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. Three of those starts have come over Rayo's last six games, however, so there's a chance he might return to the XI when Rayo takes on Valencia.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended due to yellow cards Ciss picked up his 10th yellow card of the season in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Villarreal and will earn a one-game suspension. He logged 80 minutes in that match, taking one shot off ta...

Impact Ciss has been moving in and out of the starting lineup in recent weeks, but he's been a regular name in the referee's book, getting four yellow cards across his last five appearances. The central midfielder will be suspended to face Almeria on Sunday, and the earliest he'll be able to return will be against Valencia on May 12.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Imperative in clean sheet effort Ciss had two tackles (two won), five clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th minute.

Impact Ciss played his part to stymie the Celta Vigo attack during Ray Vallecano's 0-0 draw Sunday. He also recorded one block, adding to his aforementioned defensive production. Ciss was included in the starting XI for just the second time in Rayo Vallecano's previous five matches. Over that span, he's created a chance, made seven tackles (five won), two interceptions and 10 clearances.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Sevilla Ciss (not injury related) returned to training after his participation in the AFCON with Senegal and is available to face Sevilla on Monday, manager Francisco told media during his...

Impact Ciss will add depth to midfield and could return to the starting lineup right away since he's been a regular presence in the squad all season long. Ciss has made 18 appearances (10 starts) in the first half of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Senegal Ciss is linking up with Senegal for AFCON 2023, and will miss most of January.

Impact Ciss was summoned for AFCON and is now set to depart and link up with Senegal. The midfielder has made 18 appearances (10 starts) in the first half of the season and will be tough to replace. With Ciss out Oscar Valentin will be asked to take an even large role in defensive midfield.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in cup Ciss came off the bench and provided an assist during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Yeclano.

Impact Ciss found himself on the bench in the cup, giving him a nice rest after his busy La Liga campaign. The midfielder was solid coming off the bench as well, providing an assist and showing why he's been a mainstay in the starting XI of late. He could be rotated a bit in the coming weeks due to the busy December schedule.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes from bench Ciss scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Monday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact Ciss entered the match in the 76th minute and scored Rayo's second goal just three minutes into his appearance. Ciss has matched his entire season total from a year ago after just two matches as he's more known as a depth option in defensive midfield.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly backup option this season Ciss scored a goal and kept two clean sheets across 32 La Liga appearances (12 starts) in defensive midfield for Rayo Vallecano this campaign.

Impact Ciss remained behind Oscar Valentin and Santi Comesana in Rayo's midfield depth chart this season, but Comesana is set to depart from the club in the summer so he could take a step up in his role heading into 2023/24.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Ciss had an own goal and one clearance in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact In his first start since January, Ciss scored an own goal less than a minute after Iago Aspas gave Celta Vigo a 1-0 lead. Ciss' future opportunities are looking more bleak following Rayo Vallecano's embarrassing loss, especially considering he was used as a substitute five times across six games the team played between Feb. 6 and March 11.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Ciss took two shots (one on target), created one chance, won one tackle and picked up a yellow card in Monday's 1-0 win at Villarreal.

Impact Ciss put together a solid performance Monday, as he created a chance for his second straight match and recorded a shot on goal for the first time since Oct. 3 versus Elche. He also made one tackle and picked up a yellow card, the latter coming in the 35th minute for a bad foul, his fourth booking of the season. Ciss did all of this in just 63 minutes of game time, as he gave way to Unai Lopez.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Ciss made one block in 74 minutes of Tuesday's 2-1 win over Ecuador.

Impact Ciss started over Nampalys Mendy en route to advancing past the group stage. With both in a low-value defensive role, their primary focus will be on winning a starting spot for the knockout round.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Espanyol Ciss scored one goal from two shots and made seven clearances during Friday's 2-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Ciss offers the right production for a defensive midfielder with one goal on three shots, seven tackles made (six won) and two clean sheets through two games. Even with a yellow card in the opener against Barcelona, these are solid numbers from Ciss worth tracking. It seems unlikely that Ciss and his teammates will keep their net empty forever, but if they can do it against Barca they can surely keep up the pace for a bit longer.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in season finale Ciss subbed into last week's match against Levante in the 61st minute and he made an interception in the 4-2 defeat.

Impact Ciss tallied two goals and an assist in 31 La Liga appearances (11 starts) this campaign for Rayo Vallecano, and the 28-year-old will want to push Santi Comesana and Oscar Valentin for a starting spot in defensive midfield heading into next season.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Mallorca Ciss scored a goal in a 2-1 defeat to Mallorca on Sunday.

Impact Ciss had a good game for the visitors. The 28-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his second in the league campaign. Other than that, Ciss also made an interception.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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