Lewandowski continues to train separately from the group: When will he be able to play?

After Robert Lewandowski presented muscular discomfort in the biceps femoris of his left thigh last Friday (August 8), which caused him to miss the Joan Gamper Trophy match, the club has decided to maintain the greatest possible caution with the center forward.

From Barça they point out that the best thing is for the '9' to recover 100%, so they are not interested in forcing his return ahead of time, and he continues to train separately from the group, according to recent information.

The start of LaLiga EA Sports 2025/26 for Barcelona will be in less than two days against RCD Mallorca at Son Moix and, although 'Lewy' will not be part of the match, he continues to train to try to return soon, but considering the same scenario contemplated by the club, that is, without taking any risks.

When will Lewandowski return?

Lewandowski faces a recovery process that, in principle, will last for three weeks. This situation would prevent him from being available for the first three matchdays of the league competition, where Barça will face, in addition to the vermilion team, also Levante and Rayo Vallecano as visitors.

Since his arrival in LaLiga in the summer of 2022, the Polish striker has left his mark against these rivals. He has managed to score 1 goal against the Balearic team and has scored 3 times against the Vallecas team.

Therefore, if the three weeks of recovery are met, 'Lewy' would return for Matchday 4, which will be against Valencia CF, which is expected to be played at the new Spotify Camp Nou, pending the club receiving the First Occupation License.

This match will take place on Saturday, September 13 or Sunday, September 14. Likewise, the club carefully manages the physical loads of several players who have accumulated fatigue after the preseason.

Ferran Torres and Rashford, Barça's guarantee options to cover Lewandowski's absence

While 'Lewan's' absence represents a major setback in the technical staff's plans for the start of the season, considering that the native of Warsaw last season scored 42 goals and provided 3 assists in 52 matches.

However, míster Hansi Flick has both Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford, pending registration, to cover the loss of the Pole. The 'Shark' last season converted 19 goals, being Robert's replacement, and in preseason he hit the net on 2 occasions, while the Englishman in the preparation matches scored 1 goal, in addition to leaving good performances such as the one he had in the Gamper, where he gave an assist.