Veteran ahead will not return to Barcelona regardless of choosing up minor damage throughout worldwide break

Robert Lewandowski picked up a minor calf damage throughout Poland’s 2026 World Cup qualifier in opposition to Lithuania on Friday.

The veteran striker scored the profitable aim within the closing minutes of the match however was compelled to withdraw instantly after because of discomfort.

Regardless of this setback, he has chosen to stay with the Polish nationwide staff and is predicted to be obtainable for his or her upcoming match in opposition to Malta on Monday, experiences Diario SPORT.

Briefly, he is not going to observe within the footsteps of Pau Cubarsi, who returned to Barcelona after choosing up a minor knock in opposition to the Netherlands.

Lewandowski stays a vital determine for a Poland squad that has been struggling in current matches. Their slim victory over Lithuania was a optimistic however they can not underestimate Malta.

Lewandowski will proceed with Poland regardless of knock (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)

Who can exchange Lewandowski at Barça?

Within the off probability Lewandowski does return to Barcelona after the worldwide with a knock and will get dominated out for the Osasuna recreation, there are a number of choices Hansi Flick can all the time rely on.

Ferran Torres emerges because the most certainly different. The Spanish ahead has impressed in current matches, notably scoring a brace in opposition to Atletico Madrid on the Metropolitano.

One other potential possibility is Dani Olmo, who has performed as a false 9 earlier than, together with in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey match in opposition to Betis.

Olmo was not too long ago an alternative to Spain of their match in opposition to the Netherlands, and his function within the upcoming fixtures stays unsure.

Nonetheless, Barcelona will hope it received’t come to that and that Lewandowski returns safely regardless of scuffling with a minor knock.