Luís Castro warns: Etta Eyong could miss Málaga clash

Luís Castro faced the media ahead of Levante’s trip to Málaga for the third league match and sent out two key messages: the need to be fully fit and the possible absence of Etta Eyong due to muscle discomfort.

The Portuguese coach said the player missed the last training session and could be sidelined for the game if the issue isn’t resolved. As reported by MARCA, he explained that after a “small problem” the club won’t take risks and only plans to use him if he’s ready.

Squad rotation, based on the rival

Castro also addressed how he manages competition inside the squad, pointing out that the lineup isn’t set in stone and depends on the opponent. He described the mix of returning players and new arrivals as normal, and highlighted Hugo Sotelo, saying he did well when given minutes.

On Iván Romero, the coach remarked that the forward created four goal chances and added that he would make substitutions depending on who best carries the game plan that day.

Málaga comes first

In terms of the bigger picture, Castro insisted that the immediate focus is Málaga: “our next objective is Málaga”. He underlined LaLiga’s high level, arguing there are no easy matches and that Levante must be at 100% to get results, noting how unpredictable top teams can be.

Finally, he returned to the club’s recruitment context, stating: “with the budget we have, and all the difficulties… we’ve made a very good market,” also according to MARCA, pointing out it’s harder to build a competitive squad with fewer resources.