Barcelona’s high scorer has been rested for the journey to Viktoria Plzen following the membership’s elimination from the Champions League.
- Xavi’s facet already out of UCL
- Lewandowski handed a relaxation
- Barca says striker has again concern
WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona have confirmed that Lewandowski is not going to characteristic within the workforce’s last Champions League group stage recreation in opposition to Viktoria Plzen. The striker has not been included within the 21-man travelling squad and has been rested “because the striker has a difficulty along with his again.” The sport is a useless rubber as Plzen have been eradicated from the match and Barca have already confirmed third spot within the group behind Bayern Munich and Inter.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Xavi’s determination to relaxation Lewandowski comes as no shock with the Catalan giants having nothing to play for however delight within the Czech Republic. In his absence, Barca have chosen a number of younger prospects with reviews suggesting that midfielder Pablo Torre could even be handed a begin.
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WHAT NEXT FOR LEWANDOWSKI? The striker will likely be anticipated to return to the beginning XI for Barcelona’s subsequent La Liga recreation on Saturday in opposition to Almeria on the Camp Nou.