Kareem Tunde
LVTTrains with strap Tuesday
Tunde (adductor) was back on the training pitch Tuesday wearing a strap on his groin area and could be available for Friday's clash against Osasuna if his final sessions go well, the club posted.
Analysis: Tunde had been forced off during Saturday's clash against Villarreal after featuring despite not being at full fitness, raising concerns over a potential setback from the outing. His return to the training pitch is a more encouraging sign than feared given the circumstances, and the club will monitor him closely through the remaining sessions before making a final call on his involvement on Friday. Levante will not want to rush him back again before he is genuinely ready given the importance of the survival battle fixtures remaining.
Forced off after setback
Tunde (adductor) featured off the bench in the second half of Saturday's clash against Villarreal despite not being at 100 percent and was forced off the pitch after suffering a setback, according to Eric Martin Gasulla of Las Provincias.
Analysis: Tunde had only just returned from a left adductor muscle injury sustained against Sevilla, and his appearance off the bench raises questions about any potential setback from the outing. The club will monitor his condition closely in the coming days to assess whether playing through the discomfort has had any impact on his recovery, with the Osasuna fixture on Friday now the immediate concern for Levante's medical staff.
Available for Villarreal clash
Tunde (adductor) is available for Saturday's clash against Villarreal, according to coach Luis Castro. "He trained with us today for the first time, we will see if he can play some minutes."
Analysis: Tunde had been confirmed with a left long adductor muscle injury after being forced off during the win over Sevilla, making his potential involvement this weekend a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The club will make a final call on wether he plays some minutes after that he has been included in the matchday squad. Victor Garcia remains on standby to continue in an offensive role on the right flank if Tunde cannot be cleared to start.
Adductor injury confirmed
Tunde has been confirmed with a left long adductor muscle injury after medical tests revealed the extent of the issue that forced him off during Thursday's 2-0 win over Sevilla, according to the club.
Analysis: Tunde has been a regular starter across the last 12 La Liga matches, contributing in both defensive and attacking duties on both flanks, making his absence a significant blow for Levante in their fight to avoid relegation. The club will monitor his evolution before setting any specific return timeline, with his reintegration into team training dependent entirely on how the injury responds to treatment. Victor Garcia is expected to benefit from an offensive role on the right flank in his absence until Tunde is cleared to return.
Comes off injured Thursday
Tunde left Thursday's 2-0 win over Sevilla due to a potential groin issue.
Analysis: Tunde has been a regular starter over the last 12 La Liga games, working in both defensive and attacking duties on both wings. Thus, his possible absence from future fixtures would be a big blow to a squad that is battling to elude relegation. However, if his injury is confirmed, his place could be taken by Victor Garcia, who would benefit from an offensive role on the right flank.
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