Lewandowski, it's official

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lewandowski, it's official

While waiting for Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski joined the starting eleven of FC Barcelona for the second preparation meeting of the Blaugranas, this Thursday in South Korea.

Deprived of the Club World Cup in the United States (AtlƩtico de Madrid accompanied Real by ahead of BarƧa in the Champions League classification over the period 2020-2024), FC Barcelona benefited from a full month of vacation. After their return to Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, the players of Hansi Flick went on tour in Asia and played a first preparation match against Vissel Kobe (3-1), last Sunday.

Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha were accompanied by Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres at the start of the meeting in Japan. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski are entering the last two Spanish internationals cited for the friendly match against FC Seoul, this Thursday (1 p.m. in France, live on the Live Foot team). The Polish scorer opened the entry score after a shot from Lamine Yamal rejected by an amount (9th).

The eternal “Lewy” comes from a third season to 42 goals in 52 games at BarƧa, but, at 36, he could be more spared this season, in Liga as in the Champions League.

Lewandowski with Rashford lining

In addition to Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo, used at the forefront by their German coach during the absences of the Polish, Marcus Rashford can also be tried in 9 (even if he has never managed to win in the axis in the Red Devils, precisely). The English international loaned by Manchester United entered the second half last Sunday and begins again on the sidelines against Seoul. Joan Garcƭa, the goalkeeper recruited for 25 million euros at Espanyol, still replied in Catalan goals. Jules KoundƩ also continues in defense.

The title Spanish champion will conclude his East Asian journey with a third meeting against Daegu FC, west of the South Korean capital, next Monday, before returning to Catalonia. The FCB has scheduled a Gamper trophy at Johan Cruyff Stadium, next to the club's training center, facing the CĆ“me team trained by Cesc Fabregas, on August 10. Before a first Liga meeting on Saturday 16 in Mallorca.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.