Levante slowly turning the corner….?


Following the run of five straight defeats in league and cup competitions, Levante are unbeaten in open play in their last three fixtures. The reserve side lost a penalty shootout to Standard Liege in the first round of the shield, but this was after a hard fought 2-2 draw.

The league matches that sandwiched the Liege match saw the Spaniards impressively beat Olympiacos 2-0 at home and then draw 3 each with Torino in Turin. Parfitt was somewhat dissapointed with the point hpwever, as his side had a two goal advantage on two seperate occasions, before letting the home team back in for a draw. It wasnt until the 84th minute that Michael Hudson’s Torino equalised for the second time, just when it seemed as though Levante would escape with a draw.

Torino fans celebrating their sides late leveller

Levante have now moved off the bottom of the league at least, with German side Hertha Berlin sinking down. On Sunday Levante host Atalanta in what is already a massive game, with both sides tied on 7 points in 18th and 19th positions.

David Navarro picked up a small knock in the match, but Parfitt will delay any decision on his inclusion until the last possible moment. With the last couple of results, he is likely to be wary of changing things around too much.

Will David Navarro  and Mate Simao make Sundays match….?

There may be a change in midfield however, with Mate Simao pushing hard to regain his spot. The Mozambique player lost his spot after an injury, but was playing very well before this, and has been looking sharp in training. 
It wont be an easy decision though, as those that have come in to the side have also been putting some good performances in over the course of the last couple of matches, so again, any decision will not be made until the team sheets have to be handed in.   
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