Levante has confirmed that its left back, Manu Sánchez, has a minor injury to the hamstring muscles of his right leg, which leaves his participation in next Sunday's match against Celta de Vigo in doubt. The information comes from an official statement from the club, which indicates that the player underwent medical tests after not being available for Saturday's match against Atlético de Madrid.
Sánchez, who has started every game of the season to date, is on loan from Celta Vigo and is in his second consecutive season at Levante. The injury, described as “mild”, is not considered serious, but coach LuisCastro has warned that the player's presence at Balaídos is very doubtful. “Although it is not a major injury, Manu Sánchez's situation makes his participation uncertain,” Castro commented in an interview after the match against Atlético.
The club has not revealed an exact time frame for the defender's recovery, but has indicated that the medical evaluation will continue to determine the extent of the discomfort that prevented him from playing on Saturday. Meanwhile, Levante will have to reorganize its defensive line for the duel with Celta, which will be played at the stadium in the city of Vigo.
Levante, which is in the Europa League qualification zone, will depend on the availability of its key players to maintain its position in the table. Sánchez's absence could affect the solidity of the defense, especially in a match against a rival that seeks to consolidate itself at the top of the standings. Celta, for its part, will have the presence of its own left back, which could generate an interesting confrontation in which both teams will seek to take advantage of any tactical advantage.
In summary, Manu Sánchez's injury poses a mystery for Levante in their next match against Celta de Vigo. The club will continue to monitor his progress and will make a final decision on his participation once more medical information is available. Fans will have to wait for the player's availability to be confirmed before Sunday's game.