Eye injury rules Barcelona forward out of Copa del Rey showdown

Barcelona are aiming to beat a four-goal deficit once they face Atletico Madrid within the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie, however they should get it achieved with out the companies of Robert Lewandowski.

The 37-year-old’s physique has damaged down on quite a few events this season, and that is the most recent instalment. This time, it isn’t a muscular problem, however somewhat, he suffered an unlucky eye damage throughout Saturday’s 4-1 victory over Villarreal on the Spotify Camp Nou, as Barcelona have confirmed.

“First staff participant Robert Lewandowski picked up an damage within the current recreation in opposition to Villarreal. Checks have recognized a fracture of the left eye socket.”

Lewandowski won’t be concerned in opposition to Atleti

As per MD, Lewandowski suffered the damage within the 88th minute after colliding with the shoulder of Villarreal defender Pau Navarro. He would go on to attain Barcelona’s fourth objective of the afternoon in stoppage time, which is somewhat spectacular contemplating the truth that his imaginative and prescient was impaired by the blow.

As a part of the medical report, Barcelona have confirmed that Lewandowski won’t be in competition to play in opposition to Atleti on Tuesday. It implies that Hansi Flick will begin with Ferran Torres as his striker, which might be a priority because the Spain worldwide has scored three targets in his final 16 appearances throughout all competitions.

Barcelona want Ferran to be at his finest on Tuesday if they’re to finish an unlikely comeback in opposition to Atleti. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will full the assault, and whereas they’re every able to profitable matches on their very own, they’ll should be backed up by the third level of Flick’s attacking trident.

It stays to be seen how a lot Barcelona miss Lewandowski in opposition to Atleti, however there’s little that may be achieved about it now.