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La Liga giants Barcelona have late this week announced a personnel blow in the club’s first-team ranks.
This comes amid confirmation that Robert Lewandowski has suffered an injury setback.
Barcelona are of course currently in the midst of final preparations for a return to action this weekend.
After reconvening on the back of the club’s recent pre-season tour of Asia, the Blaugrana have shifted focus towards a meeting with Serie A outfit Como, in the latest edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy match.
Hansi Flick’s troops will head into the matchup aware that it marks their final chance to impress in a competitive setting before the new La Liga campaign is kicked into gear.
As alluded to above, however, one leading member of Barca’s frontline will play no part.
As per a statement across the website and social media platforms of the Catalans on Friday:
‘The first team player Robert Lewandowski has a hamstring problem in his left thigh. The striker is unavailable for Sunday’s game and his recovery will determine his return.’
> The first team player Robert Lewandowski has a hamstring problem in his left thigh. The striker is unavailable for Sunday's game and his recovery will determine his return. [pic.twitter.com/cPnhjasxlk](https://t.co/cPnhjasxlk)
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> — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) [August 8, 2025](https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1953759229262606368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
Conor Laird – GSFN