2 weeks Ago By Robin Mumford
Concerns are mounting within the Barcelona camp that Robert Lewandowski may have suffered a hamstring tear during their dramatic 4-3 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday afternoon. The Polish striker, a leading contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or , was forced to leave the pitch in the 77th minute due to injury. He exited in clear discomfort, reportedly muttering “I’m broken” as he walked off - an ominous sign that comes at a crucial point in the season for the Catalan side.
Barcelona are set to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on April 26, followed just four days later by the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash with Inter Milan. See the incident below: While it was Lewandowski himself who initially sparked concerns, the prevailing mood around the club now suggests the 36-year-old could be sidelined longer than initially feared. Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe all feature in the top 15 strikers in world football.
How Long Robert Lewandowski Could Be Injured For According to Spanish outlet AS , there is already open talk about Lewandowski having suffered a hamstring tear. In this scenario, the earliest expected return date would be in three weeks' time, on May 11, when Barcelona face Real Madrid in La Liga. This would see the 40-goal striker miss the cup final and both legs of the Champions League semi-final.
Everything now points to the time having come for Ferran Torres to establish himself as a number 9 in his absence, though many have claimed that it is the current La Liga leaders' brutal fixture schedule that has cost Hansi Flick's side in recent weeks. Dani Olmo and Alejandro Balde are also among those occupying the treatment table. See Barcelona's full list of absentees below: Barcelona's current injury list Player Position Injury Expected return date Robert Lewandowski Striker Possible hamstring tear May 11 (unconfirmed) Marc Bernal Midfielder Cruciate ligament tear June 30 Marc-Andre ter Stegen Goalkeeper Patellar tendon rupture June 30 Marc Casado Midfielder Ligament injury May 16 Dani Olmo Midfielder Myofascial injury April 22 Alejandro Balde Defender Hamstring injury April 26 Having scored 40 goals and produced a further three assists in 48 matches across all competitions this season, Lewandowski's absence will be sorely felt over the next three weeks or so.
But with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal among the other attacking talents in the side, there will be fair hope that the Champions League frontrunners can find solutions - but they will need to do so quickly..
