Robert Lewandowski suffered a hamstring injury during Barcelona’s dramatic 4-3 comeback win against Celta Vigo. He was forced to leave the match in the 78th minute due to discomfort in his left thigh. After tests, it was confirmed that he had damaged a muscle, and this injury kept him out of action for a few important games.
As a result, Lewandowski missed two crucial matches for Barcelona. The first was the El Clásico Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, and the second was the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou, which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
After spending some time recovering and staying away from the pitch, Lewandowski has now returned to group training with the team. He has been named in the squad to face Inter Milan in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, which will be played away from home.
Lewandowski has played an important role in Barcelona’s season, especially in the Champions League. So far, he has featured in 12 matches and scored 11 goals, showing just how valuable he is to the team.In Laliga, he has also proven to be effective with 25 goals and 2 assists in 31 games .His return is expected to boost Barcelona’s chances of advancing to the final, especially since the tie is still level on aggregate.
However, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has said that Lewandowski may not start the match. Instead, he could come off the bench later in the game. On the other hand, Alejandro Balde has not yet recovered from his injury and will not be available for selection. Also Jules Kounade who suffered an injury in their last match was not included.The right back might likely be out for the rest of the season
Barcelona will face Inter Milan away on May 6, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM. Fans will be hoping that Lewandowski’s return can make the difference in this very important match.
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