Barcelona coach Hansi Flick could rest star striker Robert Lewandowski for Thursday’s postponed La Liga clash with Osasuna.
Lewandowski is being monitored for injuries and physical condition after the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where it remains unclear whether he will be able to play for Poland.
Lewandowski signalled for substitution in Poland’s 1-0 win over Lithuania on Friday after scoring the game’s first หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ and only goal late on.
Although the 36-year-old striker, who is captain of the Poland national team, insists that there is no problem and it is just a precaution, it is still uncertain whether he will start against Malta on Monday.
However, after the game, he experienced discomfort in his calf, which raised concerns about his availability for Barcelona’s upcoming fixtures.
At one point, there was even speculation that he might return to Barcelona early to avoid unnecessary risks. In the end, he chose to remain with the national team.
Flick and Barcelona’s coaching staff do not want to take any risks with Lewandowski for the postponed game against Osasuna on Thursday, March 27, and want the Polish striker to rest his body as he still has a game against Girona on Sunday.
Ferran Torres has emerged as the favourite to replace Lewandowski as the number one centre-forward against Osasuna. Having picked up a knock earlier this week. But was a substitute in Spain’s second game against the Netherlands on Sunday.