Carlos Álvarez
LVT
Starts vs. Espanyol
Alvarez (leg) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's season opener against Espanyol.
Analysis: Alvarez had been seen leaving Levante's team hotel with his right leg bandaged and limping, raising doubt about his availability after the club's trip to Barcelona. His inclusion in the starting XI confirms he passed the pregame assessment and cleared to handle a full workload.
Doubtful for opener
Alvarez (leg) remains a doubt to start against Espanyol after being seen leaving Levante's team hotel with his right leg bandaged and limping, according to Las Provincias.
Analysis: Alvarez was seen limping with his right leg bandaged after Levante's trip to Barcelona, leaving his availability for a starting role against Espanyol in doubt despite his inclusion in the squad. He will likely be assessed before kickoff to determine whether he can handle a starting workload, with Enzo Bardeli expected to step in if Alvarez is unable to start.
Plays 45 minutes in friendly
Alvarez (ankle) played 45 minutes in Friday's 2-1 preseason friendly loss to Sheffield United, marking his return to action following his injury, according to Mundo Levante.
Analysis: Alvarez had suffered a grade two sprain to the anterior syndesmosis in his left ankle on May 2 against Villarreal, an injury with an estimated one month recovery timeline that ultimately kept him out for the final four matches of last season, in which he finished with three goals and one assist across 30 La Liga appearances. He looked sharp in his return, generating Levante's first clear chance of the second half and combining well in another attacking sequence, with no further discomfort reported afterward, a positive sign in his gradual recovery process.
Forced off against Villarreal
Alvarez (ankle) was forced off in the 30th minute of Saturday's clash against Villarreal and appears set to miss the remainder of the season, according to Eric Martin Gasulla of Las Provincias.
Analysis: Alvarez's early exit is a significant blow for Levante heading into the final stretch of their survival battle, with the forward suffering from an ankle issue. The club will assess the extent of the damage in the coming days before providing further clarity on his timeline, but this could be a serious issue that likely rules him out for the remaining fixtures of the campaign. If that is the case, Alvarez would end the season with three goals and one assist across 30 La Liga appearances (23 starts).
Quiet in draw
Carlos Alvarez generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Espanyol.
Analysis: Carlos Alvarez took a pair of shots and failed to put any of his three crosses on target during Monday's scoreless draw. It was largely a day to forget for the attacker as neither side proved to be efficient going forward at any point in the match. The disappointing draw aside, Carlos Alvarez had decent volume still which gives him a workable floor moving forward.
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