If Robert Lewandowski started on the same basis as the previous season by scoring 6 goals in the space of 10 matches since the start of the current year, he however experienced a setback last week. Indeed, the prolific FC Barcelona striker joined the infirmary after contracting a sprained left ankle against FC Porto (1-0), in the Champions League.
Sidelined from the field since, the Polish international (144 caps, 81 goals) gave news on his state of health. Absent from the gathering with Poland on the occasion of the October international break, Robert Lewandowski explained in an interview with the local program WPSportoweFakty that he was on the road to recovery. “I think I will be able to say more next week. Today it looks better than I thought. There is no return date. We’ll see how I feel.”, said the former Bayern Munich player. Incidentally, the Pole has not ruled out his possible presence during the Clasico which will pit Real Madrid against Barça on October 28 (4:15 p.m.). “The Clasico is an important match, but if I am not healthy, I will not think about this match”, he finally concluded. To be continued.