Levante vs Malaga preview - Weligton wants to start afresh - 7M sport

Levante vs Malaga preview - Weligton wants to start afresh



Posted Saturday, January 11, 2014 by PA

Malaga captain Weligton is keen to see his team draw the curtain on the first half of the Primera Division season with a winning display against mid-table rivals Levante on Sunday.

With this weekend's fixtures denoting the midway point of the campaign there is little to separate the two teams, with 11th-placed Malaga above their opponents on goal difference only.

Malaga were beaten by Atletico Madrid last time out while Levante have lost their last two matches in La Liga, and Weligton is keen to put some fresh air between themselves and their rivals.

"A win is fundamental to us," the Brazilian defender told the club's official website.

"We've got a difficult away match on Sunday, and following that we've got some tough games coming up at the start of the second round.

"However, we're solely focused on our next match against Levante at the moment, and gaining three important points this weekend."

But Weligton fears defensive woes may not help the team, with Vitorino Antunes and Marcos Angeleri suspended while Jesus Gamez and Eliseu are battling injuries.

He said: "We're all hoping that our team-mates recover in time for Sunday's match, as they're important members of the team.

"However, if they're not match-fit in time, the coach has a 'plan B' and we're all ready to get out there and play.

"We can end the first round of the league season with 23 points, so a win on Sunday is crucial."

Levante were in Copa del Rey action in midweek, playing out a goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano in the opening leg of their last-16 clash.

Although their aim remains to keep away from the relegation zone in La Liga, goalkeeper Javi Jimenez admits he is enjoying their cup run and the added confidence it brings to the squad.

"We remain fully focused on the league but the thinking is that a cup run brings all-round benefits as well," he said.

"It is a great competition and the further we go, the much better it is for all of us."



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