The so-called “FIFA virus” — the scourge that haunts golf equipment after worldwide breaks — has struck Barcelona as soon as once more. This time, it’s Robert Lewandowski who has fallen sufferer. The Polish striker’s newest setback couldn’t have come at a worse second for a crew already reeling from mounting accidents and inconsistent kind. With El Clasico in opposition to Actual Madrid simply across the nook, followers are left questioning: how dangerous is it — and might he make it again in time?
Barcelona confirmed on Tuesday that Robert Lewandowski has suffered a muscle tear in his left hamstring, sustained throughout worldwide obligation with Poland. The harm occurred throughout his nationwide crew’s World Cup qualifier in opposition to Lithuania, by which he scored however left the sphere with clear discomfort.
At 37 years previous, it is a merciless blow for the veteran ahead who had just lately labored his method again into Hansi Flick’s beginning lineup. After lacking the beginning of the marketing campaign with one other muscle subject, the Polish star was starting to search out rhythm — scoring 4 targets in 9 appearances throughout all competitions this season.
The membership launched an official assertion confirming the analysis:
“Robert Lewandowski has suffered a muscle tear within the biceps femoris of his left thigh. His restoration time will rely on how the harm evolves.”
Whereas the report stopped in need of offering a particular timeline, Spanish retailers together with ESPN and Mundo Deportivo indicated that the striker might be out for round a month.
Rising harm listing
This newest blow provides to an extended listing of absentees at Camp Nou, creating yet one more headache for Flick. Alongside Lewandowski, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Joan Garcia, and Dani Olmo are all sidelined, whereas Raphinha and Ferran Torres have solely just lately returned to mild coaching.
The scenario has reached some extent of actual concern. Flick, who has confronted criticism following defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla, should now reconfigure his assault with out his foremost No. 9. For the upcoming fixtures, he’ll depend on Marcus Rashford, Ferran Torres, and 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, who’s reportedly near full restoration.
As Marca famous, “Lewandowski’s harm comes on the worst attainable time, depriving Flick of his most skilled ahead simply as Barcelona strategy one of many hardest stretches of the season.”
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Will Lewandowski be match for El Clasico?
And now, the query on each fan’s thoughts: will Lewandowski be match for El Clasico? The primary showdown of the season in opposition to Actual Madrid is about for October 26 on the Santiago Bernabeu, and early stories counsel that the Polish striker is not going to get better in time.
In accordance with ESPN, Lewandowski’s muscle tear sometimes requires 4 to 6 weeks of relaxation, that means he may miss as much as six to eight matches throughout all competitions — together with key La Liga and Champions League fixtures in opposition to Girona, Olympiacos, Membership Brugge, Elche, and Celta Vigo.
“The Polish striker might be sidelined for as much as 5 weeks, additional depleting Barça’s attacking choices heading right into a key juncture of the season,” the outlet added. Even when Lewandowski accelerates his restoration, the Clasico seems past attain — an enormous blow for each the participant and his membership.
