The Polish national team kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Lithuania at the National Stadium. Robert Lewandowski scored the only goal of the game in the 81st minute, but his performance was overshadowed by concerns over his fitness. Lewandowski, who was substituted in the 86th minute, was revealed to have been playing with an injury.
According to Polish coach Michał Probierz, Lewandowski’s injury is not serious, but it still raises concerns for his club, Barcelona. „If it comes to Robert, he had some minor injury, but it’s nothing serious. I hope he’ll be available for the next match,” Probierz said in a post-match press conference.
Spanish media outlets, including Sport and Mundo Deportivo, have picked up on Lewandowski’s injury, expressing concern over his availability for Barcelona’s upcoming matches. „Lewandowski seemed to be struggling after scoring the goal and asked to be substituted in the match against Lithuania. In the 86th minute, he left the pitch with an injury. This is bad news for Barcelona,” wrote Sport.
Lewandowski himself has downplayed the severity of his injury, saying, „I had some problems for three matches, but today was better. Ultimately, it was better to stop and not make it worse. I think everything will be okay. I hope it’s not a big problem.”
As the Polish team prepares for their next match against Malta on Monday, all eyes will be on Lewandowski’s fitness. Will he be able to shake off his injury and lead the team to another victory? Only time will tell.
Poland’s World Cup Qualifying Campaign
Poland’s win over Lithuania marks the beginning of their journey to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. With 10 matches remaining in the qualifying round, Poland will need to continue their winning streak to secure a spot in the tournament.
Lewandowski’s Importance to Poland and Barcelona
Lewandowski is not only Poland’s captain but also their star player. His goalscoring record for both club and country is impressive, and his absence would be a significant blow to both teams. For Barcelona, Lewandowski’s injury comes at a critical time, with the team struggling to find form in La Liga.
Statistics
* Poland has won 5 out of their last 10 matches in World Cup qualifying campaigns.
* Lewandowski has scored 63 goals for Poland, making him the country’s all-time leading scorer.
* Barcelona has won 7 out of their last 10 matches in La Liga, but has struggled to find consistency this season.
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