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Robert Lewandowski offers Barcelona hope he could recover from ankle injury in time for El Clasico.
An update on his physical health and a general timetable for when he could play again for Barcelona have been supplied by Robert Lewandowski.
On the second matchday of the Champions League, Lewandowski sustained an ankle injury while playing for the Catalans against Porto. He was forced to miss the remainder of the game.
When asked in an interview if he would be ready for El Clasico on October 28, the striker said that while his recuperation is going well, he won’t return until he is completely prepared.
“From Wednesday to Friday I rested. I’ve been working and rehabilitating since Friday,” he told SportoweFakty. “This is the most important time for my ankle to rest. There will be more to say next week, but it’s looking better than many people thought.
“There is no return date. It all depends on how the leg reacts. Real Madrid? If I’m not fit, I won’t force myself to play.”
Lewandowski, who has five La Liga goals in eight games this season, is Barca’s leading scorer and will be welcomed by Xavi with open arms.
Along with Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, and Raphinha, the striker is one of a number of players on Barca’s injured list at the moment.
After the break, Barcelona will play again on October 21 when they host Athletic Club.