The Barcelona star striker Robert Lewandowski has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury, which could keep him sidelined for up to three weeks, according to Spanish media reports. The 36-year-old Polish forward, Barcelona’s top goalscorer with 40 goals across all competitions, suffered the injury during his team’s 4-3 La Liga win over Celta Vigo on Saturday.
“Tests carried out on Sunday have confirmed that first-team player Robert Lewandowski has a semitendinosus injury in his left thigh,” Barcelona said in a statement, without specifying the exact duration of his absence. Lewandowski’s potential absence would be a significant blow to Barcelona’s quadruple bid, with the team set to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final next Saturday and Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final.
Coach Hansi Flick may have to rely on Ferran Torres or Dani Olmo to fill the void left by Lewandowski’s absence. Torres has been used as a replacement for Lewandowski before, while Olmo has experimented with playing as a false nine. Barcelona are chasing a potential quadruple, having already won the Spanish Super Cup in January, and are in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2019.
Lewandowski’s injury would also rule him out of league games against Mallorca on Tuesday and Valladolid on May 3, with a potential return against Real Madrid on May 11, a match that could decide the title race. The La Liga leaders host Inter Milan on April 30 in the Champions League semi-final first leg and visit the Italians on May 6.
The news of Lewandowski’s injury has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, with fans and pundits alike speculating about the potential impact on Barcelona’s title chances. The Polish striker has been in phenomenal form this season, and his absence would be deeply felt by the team.
Barcelona’s squad depth will be put to the test as they navigate the crucial upcoming matches without their star striker. Coach Hansi Flick’s tactical acumen and ability to adapt will be crucial in determining the team’s success in Lewandowski’s absence. The team’s fans are anxiously awaiting updates on Lewandowski’s recovery and eagerly anticipating his return to the pitch.