Lewandowski sidelined for Barcelona, set to miss clash with Real Madrid | OneFootball

Forward Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona is expected to miss the Clásico against Real Madrid after the club confirmed a left hamstring injury.

The diagnosis was made this Tuesday (14), after the 37-year-old player was injured during Poland’s match against Lithuania, part of the World Cup Qualifiers, last Sunday.

According to an official statement from the Catalan club, Lewandowski suffered a muscle tear, and the Spanish press reports that the striker could be sidelined for four to six weeks.

Key absences for Barcelona

Barcelona will face Real Madrid, the leader of La Liga, at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 26. In addition to Lewandowski, the team is also expected to be without goalkeeper Joan Garcia and midfielder Dani Olmo, both injured. On the other hand, young forward Lamine Yamal returned to training this Monday after recovering from a groin problem.

Other competitions affected

Lewandowski’s injury will also keep him out of important Champions League fixtures against Olympiakos and Club Brugge, as well as national league matches.

Without the veteran Pole, Barcelona’s coach will need to find offensive alternatives to keep the team’s momentum.

Ferran Torres’ situation

Another player under observation is Ferran Torres, who was released from the Spanish national team training camp due to muscle discomfort. The club confirmed that there is no injury, and the forward should be available for the upcoming matches.

Torres, in fact, has often played as the main attacking reference, replacing Lewandowski on several occasions this season.

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