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Lu\u00eds Castro has warned that Villarreal<\/a> remain a major threat ahead of Levante<\/a> UD travelling to La Cer\u00e1mica on Sunday, despite their slow LaLiga<\/a> start. He believes the neighbours are already close to their level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n According to Superdeporte, the Levante head coach highlighted Villarreal\u2019s European pedigree and said his side must be fully focused to produce something positive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Castro played down any link to last season\u2019s 5-1 defeat at the same ground, stressing the teams are different now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n He also said he is unconcerned by Levante\u2019s wait for an away goal this season, arguing that if they keep creating chances the goals should arrive naturally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The coach confirmed only Etta Eyong, Hugo Sotelo and \u00c1lex Primo are out injured for Villarreal v Levante. He declined to discuss Mathew Ryan\u2019s absence from Australia duty, adding it helps as the goalkeeper can work with the group in Val\u00e8ncia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Valencia CF boss I\u00f1igo P\u00e9rez called the derby before the international break vital for his team. He said a recent friendly was laboured in intense heat and expects a different contest, adding Levante may be fresher after a weather postponement but that does not guarantee an advantage. P\u00e9rez warned Levante can press high or sit off, so Valencia must be prepared for both.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n