Overview
- Barcelona confirmed a left biceps femoris tear for the 37-year-old striker and gave no recovery timetable, saying his return depends on how the injury progresses.
- Spanish outlets estimate a four to six week absence, putting El Clásico against Real Madrid and upcoming Champions League matches in serious doubt.
- Lewandowski’s near-term absence follows a Poland outing in which he played 90 minutes and scored against Lithuania, and his availability for Poland’s November 14 qualifier versus the Netherlands is uncertain.
- His end-of-season future remains unclear after Sport reported club leaders decided against a renewal, while agent Pini Zahavi says no official talks or offers from Saudi clubs exist.
- The setback compounds Barcelona’s injury list that already includes Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres, with long-term issues for Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi and Joan Garcia.