Overview

• FC Barcelona confirmed that Robert Lewandowski has a left thigh hamstring injury that rules him out of Sunday’s Joan Gamper Trophy friendly against Como.
• The club has not set a definitive return date and reports suggest his recovery could extend up to two weeks, risking his participation in the La Liga opener at Mallorca next weekend.
• Coach Hansi Flick plans to assess Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford as straight replacements and may deploy Dani Olmo in a false-nine role.
• Playmaker Dani Olmo is currently training individually due to a minor strain, adding another fitness concern ahead of the new season.
• Lewandowski’s recurring muscle issues, including a thigh injury in April that cost him crucial cup fixtures, highlight Barcelona’s ongoing focus on squad depth and load management.