FC Barcelona entering a decisive distance during the 2024-25 season, with Copa del Rey Nice final Real Madrid Despite next Saturday. Before the long -awaited collision, Head coach Hansi Flick offered an update of Star Star Fitness Robert Lewandowski.
During Barcelona’s exciting 4-3 victory over Celta de Vigo on Saturday, Lewandowski was forced to leave the match in the 78th minute due to muscle disorders. Given concern about the availability of the Polish forward, Flick struck a cautious tone.
“Hopefully he will be ready. We don’t know that, but we have to wait. We get happy when he’s done and ready to play. Right now, We don’t know how long it takesand we don’t want to say anything either” Flick said during Monday’s press conference before the match against Mallorca.
Barcelona released an official statement on Sunday and confirmed the severity of the injury: “The tests conducted this Sunday have confirmed that Robert Lewandowski suffers from an injury to Semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh“Read the letter issued by Barcelona.
Given the nature of the injury, reports Lewandowski are expected to be on the page for two to four weeks –excludes him from Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. His recovery time line will be crucial to determining his accessibility for UEFA Champions League semi -final towards From Milanwith the first leg planned April 30.
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Flick’s trump card
Losing Lewandowski is a major setback for Barça, as the veteran the striker has been a prominent artist this season and suits 40 goals and 3 assists in 48 performances. However, Flick expressed confidence in Ferran Torres who rose in his absencepraise his current form and the impact he has had.
“He is at a good moment in his career, he has scored 10 goals in La Liga. For what he shows, No. 9 is the right position for him. He is a fast player, but he can also control the ball, he gives us dynamics while defending, he is in a good moment“Noted Flick.
With Lewandowski on the side, the German coach emphasized the importance of handling Torre’s minutes to preserve his shape along the route. “This is what I want to see from him but we have to deal with him, because we need him until the end of the season“Ended girl.
