Bad news for Hansi Flick – his only natural No. 9, Robert Lewandowski, could miss the first three LaLiga luminaires due to discomfort in the left hamstring. The club has received a cautious approach in its official statement and confirmed that the Polish striker would miss the Joan Gamper trophy and that “his recovery” would determine the availability for upcoming competitions.
How long does Lewandowski take for Barcelona?
As has learned that the current expectation is on the sidelines for a few weeks, which means that he may not return until mid -September after the international break.
Although the injury does not seem to be serious, this is not the first time that Lewandowski has suffered the same problem. This time the club gives priority to caution, especially in view of the fact that the player is about to become 37.
He is already excluded from the Laliga opener on August 16 in Mallorca, and from there his recovery will dictate his return. At the moment his participation against Levante and Rayo Vallecano remains uncertain.
Who will replace Lewandowski?
That means that Flick will have to turn to another striker to replace the pole. Ferran Torres is the leading option, with Marcus Rashford also in the frame – although in his case it is still unclear whether the attacker of England will be registered on time for the opening weekend.