Barcelona have given a positive injury update as Robert Lewandowski returns from Poland duty
It has been a stressful international break for Barcelona. After seeing their most creative player in Lamine Yamal limp off against Denmark on Saturday while in Spain, Polish star Robert Lewandowski was seen limping out of the stadium after a 3-3 draw with Croatia.
The 36-year-old did not start the game due to a “small injury”, as confirmed by Michal Probierz, who came on for the last half hour. However, he was shown a red card by Dominik Livakovic, which left him writhing on the ground.
Lamine Yamal should be rested against Sevilla. @scapde_45
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The veteran striker is now on his way back to Barcelona, where he will undergo tests on his leg, but Giants say that there is “moderate optimism” for his health. The Polish national team believe that he has just suffered a severe knock, and that he will eventually be fit to face Sevilla at the weekend. His medical services are confident that his pain will reduce, and he will be available this weekend.
With a glass half full, if there are no muscle problems, then Lewandowski He is less likely to be ruled out by concussion, provided he hasn't broken any bones. The flipside of this is that Lewandowski missed a number of weeks after supposedly a “strong hit” last season, after it was discovered that his ankle ligaments were damaged. Lewandowski is Barcelona's top scorer this season, with 12 goals and 2 assists in 11 appearances.
