Flick Drops Major Fitness Update Ahead Of Inter Milan Vs Barcelona Champions League Showdown – Ex Bayern Munich Megastar ‘Could Be Available’ | OneFootball

Hansi Flick says that striker Robert Lewandowski “could be available” for the second leg of the Champions League semifinals bteween Inter Milan and Barcelona.

The Blaugranas coach also updated on the fitness of Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde in a press conference, via FCInterNews. He furthermore issued a big update on goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Inter Milan host Barcelona in the second leg of a Champions League semifinal tie on Tuesday.

And both sides have a couple notable injury worries.

Inter are likely to be without Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard unless they can race back to fitness.

Meanwhile, Barcelona defender Jules Kounde suffered a knee injury during the first leg against Inter on Wednesday.

Then, talismanic Blaugranas striker Robert Lewandowski missed the first leg through injury.

Meanwhile, left-back Alejandro Balde also missed the first leg. And the Spaniard is also a major doubt for the second leg.

The question now is whether or not the Pole will be able to return for the second leg.

Flick: “Robert Lewandowski Could Be Available” For Inter Vs Barcelona Second Leg

DORTMUND, GERMANY – APRIL 15: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at BVB Stadion Dortmund on April 15, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

As far as the injuries to Lewandowski and Balde, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick played it close to the chest.

“We’ll have to wait and see how things progress one day at a time,” he said.

“Both are on the right track. But we have to wait and see.”

“The same goes for [midfielder Marc] Casado,” Flick added. “He completed a partial training session today.”

Flick then made clear that “we can’t take any risks.”

“Robert is progressing very well, better than we expected. We’ll see.”

The Barcelona coach called Lewandowski a “great professional,” adding that “he always works hard to be at 100%.”

“He could be back on Tuesday,” Flick hinted.

The Blaugranas coach added that “we saw against Inter that players like Kounde can get injured.”

“We have to listen to the medical staff’s opinions,” he added. “To determine which players need to rest.”

“The decisive weeks are on the way. And obviously we’ll have to rotate.”

Flick Says Marc-Andre Ter Stegen Will Feature Vs Real Valladolid Ahead Of Inter Second Leg

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 12: Marc Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona speaks to the supporters prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Barcelona coach Flick also confirmed that goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will receive playing time in tomorrow’s league outing against Real Valladolid.

“I think it’s a good thing for goalkeepers to get a few minutes of rest,” the coach said.

“The same goes for Tek [keeper Wojcjech Szcesny]. Marc is on the right track, and his performances in training have been fantastic.”

“I don’t think I’ll make a change there before the end of the season. But I could. That’s how things are.”

Flick made clear that “tomorrow [against Valladolid] Marc will play.”