Barcelona's lead striker Robert Lewandowski is missing from the Champions League semi-final lineup against Inter Milan. The question is about the reasons behind Lewandowski's absence from the crucial match against Inter Milan in the Champions League.
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Barca's Champions League Semi-Final Dilemma: Lewandowski Out!
Keep your eyes peeled tonight as Barcelona take on Inter Milan in the Champions League knockout stages. But, there's a catch: their star player, Robert Lewandowski, won't be gracing the field due to a pesky injury.
Hansi Flick, the coach, has opted for Ferran Torres as his replacement. The former Bayern Munich man was missing in action during the wild Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid last weekend, but thankfully for the team, his teammates pulled through, with a 3-2 victory against their arch-rivals.
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But the high-stakes games keep rolling in for Barca. Lewandowski's absence is a significant blow considering he's netted an impressive 11 goals in the Champions League this season.
Strange Strings: What's Happening with Lewandowski?
The Polish international's absence is due to a hamstring injury sustained during the game against Celta Vigo[3][4]. The extent of the injury is yet to be determined, but it isn't expected to be too severe. This injury kept him out of the 1-0 victory over Mallorca and the Copa del Rey final, and unfortunately, he won't be playing in this Champions League encounter either.
The Uncertain Future: Will Lewandowski Return?
Barca's hopes for a treble are hanging in the balance, as they're unsure if Lewandowski will be back for the return leg at the San Siro. Flick has stated that they don't know when Lewandowski will be ready to return to the field[1][2]. He added that there's no rush for his return and that they'll happily welcome him back when he's 100% ready.
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- Despite Lewandowski's injury absence, Barcelona will face Inter Milan in the Champions League tonight, with Ferran Torres stepping in as replacement.
- The Polish international sustained a hamstring injury during the game against Celta Vigo, keeping him out of the Champions League encounter, the return leg at the San Siro, and the previous games against Mallorca and Real Madrid.
- The extent of the injury is yet to be determined, but it isn't expected to be too severe, and Barca's manager remains hopeful for his return.
- Despite Lewandowski's absence, Barca's hopes for a treble in various European leagues are still hanging in the balance.
- That being said, talkSPORT will be broadcasting live coverage of tonight's match between Barcelona and Inter Milan, offering fans a chance to catch the action.
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