LEVANTE NEWS

Jose Luis Morales - Logs assist in loss Morales provided one assist from two chances created on four crosses (two accurate) during Monday's 4-3 loss to Valencia.

Impact Morales also conceded his fourth yellow card of the season during a high-scoring derby matchup. With one goal and one assist in his last two matches, Morales seems to have found his rhythm after an inconsistent first half of the season. Up next is a trip to Villarreal, which have conceded 18 goals through their first 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Campana - Bags goal in loss Campana scored one goal from two shots (two on goal, one penalty miss) and created two chances from four crosses (one accurate) during Monday's 4-3 loss to Valencia.

Impact Campana opened the scoring after his penalty attempt was saved but played right back into his path for an open effort on goal. He ends 2021 in decent form with a goal and six chances created in his last three matches and will next face Villarreal, which have conceded the sixth-most crosses to midfielders in La Liga.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enis Bardhi - Scores in loss Bardhi scored one goal on his only shot and created one chance from four crosses (one accurate) in 13 minutes of Monday's 4-3 loss to Valencia.

Impact Bardhi collected a late consolation goal to bring his side within one, but a high-scoring match meant he couldn't help overturn the deficit. In his last four matches, Bardhi has scored once and provided one assist but only started twice. With a respectable six chances created in that time, Bardhi will try to lock down a more regular place by the next match at Villarreal.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia roars back to beat Levante 4-3 in Spanish League

Goncalo Guedes and Carlos Soler have both scored twice to lead Valencia to a 4-3 comeback victory over La Liga’s bottom club Levante on Monday

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roberto Soldado - Sent off against Valencia Soldado was shown a red card in the 95th minute of Monday's defeat against Valencia following his second booking of the match. He assisted a goal after only being subbed into the g...

Impact Soldado had an eventful 15 minutes or so of playing time on Monday, setting up a late Enis Bardhi goal but also receiving two yellow cards and getting sent off. He will be suspended for the game against Villarreal on Jan. 3, but he hasn't started a La Liga match since early November.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: One last chance for Levante in Spain

Levante has one last chance to avoid finishing the year as the only team yet to win a game this season in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mickael Malsa - Suspended against Valencia Malsa will miss Monday's clash against Valencia with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Malsa picked up his fifth booking of the season in last weekend's defeat against Espanyol, meaning he will be suspended for Monday's match. He has started seven of Levante's 17 La Liga matches this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radoja - Tests positive for COVID-19 Radoja tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Levante announced Saturday.

Impact Radoja will miss at least a week while in isolation, meaning he is likely out until the new year.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Concedes four in loss Cardenas made four saves and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-3 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Cardenas made some nice saves, but was beaten four times here, which included a critical mistake that led to the goal that sealed the 4-3 win for the opposition. The goalkeeper, who was coming from keeping two clean sheets over the previous three stats, will try to bounce back during Dec. 20 clash against Valencia.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Scores in loss Morales scored a goal off five shots (three on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Saturday's 4-3 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Morales had a great performance here, leading all players in shots attempted and tapping the ball home after a brilliant counter-attack to score his side's third goal in the 57th minute. This was the fifth goal over 17 starts for the attacker this season and he'll try to keep it up during Dec. 20 home match against Valencia.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Provides assist in loss Marti made one assist, had two off-target shots and created two chances during Saturday's 4-3 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Marti assisted Jorge De Frutos for his side's first goal in the 11th minute, but then was largely unproductive, which led him to be subbed off midway through the second half. This has been a rough season for the striker and he'll try to end his three-month scoring drought during Dec. 20 home match against Valencia.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Scores, assists twice in loss De Frutos scored a goal off four shots (one on target), provided two assists, created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (two won) during Saturd...

Impact De Frutos was one of the best men on the pitch, scoring his side's first goal in the 11th minute and then setting up other two, but it wasn't enough for his side to leave the pitch with at least one point. Prior to this match, the winger had only one goal and one assist over 14 appearances, so he'll hope this a sign of better things to come. Up next for De Frutos is Dec. 20 home clash against Valencia.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shkodran Mustafi - Out three months with injury Mustafi has sprained his right LCL and is expected to miss about three months as he recovers, Levante announced Sunday.

Impact Mustafi suffered a knee injury in Saturday's defeat against Espanyol, and further tests have revealed a sprained LCL. Oscar Duarte is likely to take over in central defense alongside Ruben Vezo until Mustafi can return.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla wins at Bilbao 1-0 to pressure Madrid before derby

Sevilla has won at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to trim Real Madrid's lead of the Spanish league to five points

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Son - Scores goal, sent off against Espanyol Son received a straight red card for violent conduct in the 78th minute of Saturday's defeat against Espanyol, following a foul on Nico Melamed. He scored a goal and made two inter...

Impact Son headed in his first goal of the season on Saturday, but he will now be suspended for next week's clash against Valencia at least, and possibly for longer if the league deems it fit. Jorge Miramon or Coke could replace him at right back for the game.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool faces Villa; Lewandowski eyes record

Steven Gerrard will get a warm welcome at Anfield when he returns as Aston Villa manager but Liverpool has a chance to claim the English Premier League lead with a victory

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Postigo - Still out Saturday Postigo (knee) failed to make the preliminary squad against Espanyol.

Impact Postigo remains out long-term and is not a fantasy option even when fit, in all formats. He will hope to return in the 21/22 season, though that isn't guaranteed.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Available Saturday Melero (hamstring) is in the preliminary squad for Saturday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact Melero is finally available once again for Saturday's clash with Espanyol. The midfielder is an option after over a month out with a hamstring injury. He will hope to slot straight back into the starting XI on Saturday.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Keeps clean sheet in draw Cardenas kept a clean sheet with one save made during Sunday's scoreless draw with Osasuna.

Impact Cardenas kept his second clean sheet in his last three matches but has still conceded five in his last four since becoming the starter. As he's also failed to earn a win during this time, Cardenas doesn't offer much aside from the chance for clean sheets in the right matchup. Up next is a trip to Espanyol.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Campana - Creates three chances in draw Campana created three chances from four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's scoreless draw with Osasuna.

Impact Campana has been an active two-way player in recent contests but failed to log a tackle in Sunday's game. As his team continues their goalscoring issues, Campana isn't a bad option as long as he continues to produce on both ends of the pitch. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which have a strong defensive record this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Active in draw Morales logged five crosses (one accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's scoreless draw with Osasuna.

Impact Morales logged the most crosses in his last six appearances and created two chances for the first time in nine games. With goals still hard to come by and Morales not having exceptional stats on a league level, there's still improvements to make in the coming matches. Up next is a trip to Espanyol. which have conceded the joint third-fewest goals in the league.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE