Robert Lewandowski (foto: Getty Images)
Robert Lewandowski has suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty, ruling him out of El Clásico and leaving Barcelona without their main striker for several weeks.
Barcelona have been hit with another major setback during the international break as Robert Lewandowski has sustained a hamstring injury while representing Poland. The club confirmed that the 36-year-old striker will be sidelined for several weeks, missing the highly anticipated El Clasico clash against Real Madrid.
According to early reports, Lewandowski could be out for between four and six weeks, although the most optimistic forecasts suggest a possible return within a month. The injury, sustained during Poland’s international fixture, is the latest blow to Hansi Flick’s side as Barcelona’s injury list continues to grow.
The Polish striker joins Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Joan García on the sidelines, all of whom are set to miss the upcoming El Clasico and several key matches across domestic and European competitions.
This latest setback deepens what many fans have dubbed the “international break curse” for Barcelona, with key players repeatedly suffering injuries while away with their national teams. Flick now faces the difficult task of reshuffling his attack, with Ferran Torres and Raphinha expected to play more prominent roles in Lewandowski’s absence.
Barcelona will hope their talismanic striker recovers in time for the decisive fixtures later in the autumn, as they continue their pursuit of La Liga and Champions League success.