Robert Lewandowski is back in Barcelona without injury after his return to selection with Poland.
The start of the 2025/26 season was marked by Lewandowski injuries. He missed the opening victory in Mallorca due to a muscle injury and came into play during the 3-2 victory in Levante on August 23.
Hansi Flick replaced him again in the draw against Rayo Vallecano, before the 37 -year -old joined the Jan Urban team.
The game window was mixed for Lewandowski and Urban, with a 1-1 draw at the end of the match in the Netherlands and a 3-1 victory at home against Finland, their return captain having marked during this last meeting.
Lewandowski started the two games, while Urban brought it out right after the hour of play in Rotterdam and Chorzów, as part of a common plan aimed at putting the attacker in great shape.
Before the match against Finland, Lewandowski was confident about his ability to start the matches, before his full return to club and selection.
The Polish coach confirms Lewandowski's recovery plan
Barcelona opting for caution concerning the recovery of Lewandowski, Urban confirmed a Flick request before the September internship.
“Lewandowski has been treating an injury from the pre-season. We discussed it. We knew that it would be very difficult for him to play all the 90 minutes of the two games after a long break, “said Diario Sport.
The next step for Poland and Lewandowski: a trip to Lithuania on October 12
“We have considered that he does not play the entire match against Finland, and that worked perfectly. It was easier with Finland, so we changed, and I refer Lewandowski to Barcelona without injury. »»
Poland has accumulated 10 points in its first five qualification matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and is currently equal to the Netherlands, group G.
