Lewandowski in contention for Barça ahead of San Mamés clash | OneFootball

Robert Lewandowski trained as usual this Friday, wearing a protective mask, and will be available for Barcelona to face Athletic Club in Bilbao for LaLiga. The session also marked Hansi Flick’s final adjustments in light of the absences in defense.

Lewandowski cleared after facial fracture

The Polish striker took part in training for the second consecutive day and has overcome the fracture to his left eye socket suffered recently. The expectation is that he will once again lead the attack in the clash at San Mamés, one of the most demanding matches of the season.

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Depleted defense forces Flick to test options

With Jules Koundé, Alejandro Balde, and Andreas Christensen out, the German coach once again looked to the youth academy for alternatives. Xavi Espart and Álvaro Cortés from Barça Atlètic took part in the session, as did youngsters Kochen and Tommy Marqués.

Leadership at stake after recent fatigue

Barcelona heads into the match as leaders of the Spanish Championship, after significant physical fatigue in a recent Copa del Rey fixture. The team aims to maintain their lead at the top even with a patched-up defensive lineup.

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