Iván Romero
LVTTargeting minutes against Celta
Romero (lower leg) will be included in the squad for Tuesday's clash against Celta Vigo and could see some minutes, according to coach Luis Castro.
Analysis: Romero had been confirmed with a left posterior tibial muscle injury after being forced off at halftime of the Villarreal fixture, making his return to the squad a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The club is clearly managing his return carefully and will limit his involvement to a few minutes rather than risking a setback, with Kareem Tunde expected to continue in a larger role in the front line. Getting Romero back in the fold at all is a welcome development for Levante heading into the final stretch of their survival battle.
Suffers tibial muscle injury
Romero (lower leg) has been confirmed with a left posterior tibial muscle injury after being forced off at halftime of Saturday's clash against Villarreal, with his return to training dependent on the evolution of the injury, according to the club.
Analysis: Romero will be monitored closely over the coming days as Levante assess the extent of the damage ahead of Friday's crucial survival battle against Osasuna. The nature of a posterior tibial injury makes his availability for the immediate fixture highly unlikely, and Kareem Tunde is expected to take on a larger role in the front line during his absence. The club will provide further updates on his timeline once the recovery process becomes clearer.
Forced off at halftime
Romero (undisclosed) was substituted at halftime of Saturday's clash against Villarreal due to discomfort, leaving his availability for Friday's clash against Osasuna uncertain, according to Eric Martin Gasulla of Las Provincias.
Analysis: Romero's early exit adds to Levante's growing injury concerns heading into a crucial survival battle fixture against Osasuna next Friday. No details have been provided on the nature of the discomfort, and the club will assess him over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement on Friday, as it may only have been a precaution. Kareem Tunde could see a larger role in the front line if he had to miss some time.
Completes suspension
Romero is available for selection following his one-game La Liga ban.
Analysis: Romero could have an easy way back into a starting spot on the left wing after scoring a brace in his most recent outing. Youngster Paco Cortes, who was deployed in his place in Monday's clash with Espanyol, will likely see his playing time reduced with the first-choice attacker eligible again.
Nets brace
Ivan Romero (suspension) scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-0 victory against Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.
Analysis: Romero got his second goal late in stoppage time to seal a massive win for Levante. The forward has a favorable matchup to keep this scoring run going against Espanyol, a team which has conceded 49 goals in 32 domestic matches.
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