At a critical time and ahead of one of the most important matches of the season, Barcelona’s technical staff suffered an unexpected blow amidst an atmosphere of anxiety and anticipation within Camp Nou, following the confirmation of an injury to one of the mainstays of the starting lineup.
After hours of uncertainty, the Catalan club revealed in an official statement that Polish striker Robert Lewandowski had suffered a tear in the biceps femoris muscle of his left thigh. The club did not specify the exact length of his absence, as the player will undergo a special treatment program under daily monitoring by the medical staff.
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According to reliable press reports, the injury could keep Lewandowski out of action for between three and six weeks, confirming his absence from the highly anticipated El Clásico against Real Madrid, scheduled for next Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the decisive round of the Spanish League.
The list of absences expands… and the “FIFA virus” strikes again.
Lewandowski’s injury is part of a continuing series of significant absences affecting Barcelona, as the team suffers a clear physical decline following the international break, known in the media as the “FIFA virus,” with several players returning carrying various injuries.
Barcelona is currently missing several key players, most notably Ter Stegen, Juan Garcia, Gavi, and Dani Olmo. This complicates coach Hansi Flick’s task of finding the ideal formation before El Clásico.
In light of these challenges, attention is turning to the tactical solutions Flick may resort to in an attempt to emerge with minimal damage from one of the most difficult moments of the season, amid increasing public and media pressure.
