Adrián Dela
LVTScores for Levante
de la Fuente scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Celta Vigo.
Analysis: De La Fuente earned a second start in a row, finding the back of the net Tuesday against Celta. This was his third goal on the season, assisting once while starting 28 times in 31 appearances, completing 162 clearances with 47 interceptions and 29 tackles.
Starting Friday
De la Fuente (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's meeting with Osasuna.
Analysis: De la Fuente has regained full health following a one-game absence and should be ready to go the full 90 minutes, considering he has played an essential role in central defense throughout the season. While he has taken a few shots and crosses lately, most of his fantasy upside comes from his averages of 5.2 clearances and 1.5 interceptions per contest. Alan Matturro will return to the bench to make way for the regular starter.
Trains in full Thursday
De la Fuente (undisclosed) resumed full team training Thursday after completing specific work Wednesday but remains a late fitness decision for Friday's clash against Osasuna, according to coach Luis Castro. "We will see the sensations of Dela, he underwent tests today and didn't train fully this week."
Analysis: De la Fuente had been limited to individual specific work Wednesday, but his progression to full collective sessions is an encouraging sign heading into a crucial survival battle fixture. The club will make a final call on his involvement before Friday's kickoff, with Alan Matturro having been on standby to cover if needed. Getting De la Fuente available adds a welcome option for coach Luis Castro as Levante push for the points they desperately need in the relegation fight.
Clears injury scare
De la Fuente (undisclosed) has been cleared and is back in normal training after the issue that ruled him out of Saturday's clash against Villarreal proved minor, the club posted.
Analysis: De la Fuente had been held out as a precaution by coach Luis Castro, but his return to normal sessions is a clean bill of health heading into the remaining fixtures. The defender should push to regain his role in Levante's lineup as the club fights through the final stretch of their survival battle, with Alan Matturro having covered in his absence against the Yellow Submarine.
Ruled out against Villarreal
De la Fuente (undisclosed) is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Villarreal, according to coach Luis Castro. "Dela is not going to play, we don't want to take risks."
Analysis: De la Fuente is dealing with an undisclosed issue and no details have been provided on the nature of it, but the cautious approach from manager Castro suggests the club is managing a minor concern rather than dealing with a significant injury. Alan Matturro is expected to step into the starting lineup in his place against the Yellow Submarine as Levante push through the final stretch of their season.
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