Levante aim to get back on track this Wednesday when they host Athletic Club at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. The granotes come into the match following a 2-4 home defeat to Barcelona last weekend, a result that leaves them 13th in the table with five points.
The most significant absence for the fixture is defender Etta Eyong, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. His absence will force adjustments to a defensive line likely marshalled by Dela and Aïssa Mandi. Up front, the main attacking threat is Brugui, who has scored three goals in the first four matchdays.
Athletic travel to Valencia after drawing 1-1 with Elche, but they arrive in good spirits following a resounding 3-0 win over Atlético Madrid. The Basque side, with players like the Williams brothers and Oihan Sancet, possesses a very fast attack that will test the home defence.
The schedule offers no respite for Levante, who face Villarreal away after this match. The team needs points to improve their position in the standings, where they sit ten points behind the leaders. A victory over Athletic would provide a major boost for the squad's confidence.
