Rubén Suárez, a former Levante UD player, has assessed the team's difficult start to the season. The Valencian club has gathered just five points from its first seven games and sits 17th in the La Liga table.
Suárez, who recently took part in a padel tournament at the Calderona Wellness complex in Bétera alongside other figures like Luis Milla, gave his view on the current state of the side he once played for. "I like it because I think it's a competitive team, a team that hangs on in matches, that is hard to beat," the former footballer explained.
The need for adaptation
The analyst acknowledged the solidity Levante has shown in some games but stressed the need for new signings to adapt to the competitive rhythm of the top flight. He pointed specifically to the loss of last season's top scorer as a significant factor, noting that attackers need regular minutes to build confidence and find scoring form.
For Suárez, the team's weakest position is out wide. He identified a lack of pure wingers with speed and dribbling ability as a clear issue in the setup. Regarding the young signings, the former player called them a "coin toss" due to their lack of experience and proven goal record at this level.
The league context
Suárez's comments follow a 3-1 defeat to Villarreal last weekend, a result that confirms a tough run. Over the last five matches, Levante's form reads one win, two draws, and two defeats. Their next challenge is a difficult home fixture against fifth-placed Sevilla on October 12th. Fans can check the full schedule on the club's fixtures page.
Despite the outlook, the team has shown attacking capability on occasion, such as in the 5-2 victory over Real Betis. The top scorer this season so far is Brugui, with three goals in five appearances. The squad, however, is dealing with the injury absence of Hugo Sotelo. The team's status and the evolution of the table can be followed in detail in our squad and standings sections.
Rubén Suárez's message is clear: Levante has a foundation to be competitive but must urgently improve certain aspects of its play to move away from the relegation places. The win against Betis showed the potential, but consistency will be key in the coming weeks.
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