Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona’s talismanic striker, suffered a thigh injury during international duty, with his return date now revealed.
The 37-year-old Pole has netted 12 goals in 10 La Liga appearances this season, defying his age with clinical finishing and leadership.
However, an international duty with Poland brought a sudden halt to his momentum, raising alarms at Camp Nou amid a growing injury list that includes Gavi and Dani Olmo.
As Barcelona prepares for a grueling run, the club awaits clarity on its talisman’s availability.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski’s thigh injury—a tear in the femoral biceps of his left leg—has been confirmed, with a recovery timeline of 4-6 weeks.
The issue surfaced during Poland’s World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Sunday, where he scored in the 64th minute despite discomfort, completing the full 90 minutes.
Returning to training on Tuesday at Ciutat Esportiva, medical tests verified the tear, ruling him out of the Girona derby on October 18, Champions League clash with Olympiacos, and crucially, El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu on October 26.
This absence compounds Barcelona’s woes, joining Joan Garcia (knee), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back), Gavi (long-term), and Olmo (calf) on the sidelines.
Flick, who has favored Ferran Torres in recent starts, now faces a striker crisis, with Lewandowski’s pressing and hold-up play irreplaceable.
Torres, back from Spain duty, steps up, but the Pole’s experience will be missed against Real Madrid’s formidable defense.
Lewandowski’s resilience shines through; he played through pain for Poland, but caution prevails to avoid worsening the tear.
His 100+ goals for Barcelona remain a legacy, but this setback tests Flick’s depth.
With Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez returning, Barcelona’s youth infusion offers hope, but El Clasico without Robert Lewandowski heightens the stakes.
As the Blaugrana chase a 25-point lead, his swift recovery is paramount to sustaining their title push.
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