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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been officially ruled out with a hamstring injury, dealing a major blow to the Catalan side ahead of crucial clashes against Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
The 36-year-old La Liga top scorer picked up the injury during Barça’s dramatic 4-3 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday, limping off the pitch in the 78th minute.
Club Statement Confirms Hamstring Issue
Barcelona confirmed the news in a statement released on Sunday:
“Tests carried out on Sunday have confirmed that first-team player Robert Lewandowski has a left semitendinosus injury. His return will be determined by his progress.”
Sources suggest the Polish star could be out for up to three weeks, sidelining him for:
The Copa del Rey final vs Real Madrid
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan
Flick Forced to Reshuffle
Barça boss Hansi Flick will now be forced to adjust his attacking setup, with Ferran Torres expected to step up. Torres has netted 17 goals this season across all competitions and is seen as the most likely replacement up front.
Lewandowski’s absence comes at a critical moment in Barcelona’s season, as they push for silverware on both domestic and European fronts.
Leadnaija Sports will bring you all the latest updates on Lewandowski’s recovery and Barcelona’s next moves.
