During the recent international break, Robert Lewandowski was benched for Poland’s match against Croatia after experiencing an issue during the warm-up.
With Poland trailing 2-3 and on the verge of elimination from the Nations League, Lewandowski entered in the 62nd minute to replace Karol Swiderski.
Despite a slight injury, confirmed by Poland’s coach Michał Probierz, the striker played a crucial role by assisting a goal that earned his team a vital draw.
Tough challenge on Lewandowski
Probierz mentioned Lewandowski had a “minor injury” but assured it wasn’t serious. However, Lewandowski’s presence on the pitch proved to be risky, reports Diario SPORT.
The Barcelona striker endured a rough challenge from Croatia’s goalkeeper, Dominik Livakovic, who was eventually sent off for the tackle.
❗️Lewandowski is in pain after a horrible tackle from the Croatia goalkeeper, who is sent off. Lewy is still on the pitch despite the pain. pic.twitter.com/jmNyFdZlZ8
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) October 15, 2024
Despite not scoring, Lewandowski’s assist kept Poland’s hopes alive, but he was seen limping as he left the stadium. Briefly addressing reporters, he insisted, “The leg is fine.”
Concerns at Barcelona
Barcelona are concerned about the rough challenge on Lewandowski. While the Polish coach downplayed the severity, the images of the striker limping raised alarms, especially considering the demanding fixtures awaiting Barça.
This situation adds to the worries surrounding the squad, with young star Lamine Yamal also dealing with discomfort.
Barça, led by Hansi Flick, are about to embark on a challenging period in their season. They face Sevilla at Montjuic this weekend, followed by a crucial Champions League match against Bayern Munich.
The intensity doesn’t stop there, as the first Clasico of the season against Real Madrid is also on the horizon. The club will monitor…
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Author : Connell Edgar-Jones
Publish date : 2024-10-16 05:20:00
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