Barcelona’s Lewandowski Ruled Out of Subsequent Games Due to Ankle Sprain

Barcelona’s striker Robert Lewandowski is set to be out for the next weeks after suffering an ankle sprain during his side’s Champions League match against Porto yesterday.

The 35-year-old suffered the setback in Barcelona’s 1-0 win at Porto yesterday after being tackled heavily by Porto’s David Carmo in the first half of the encounter.

Barca’s statement on Lewy’s situation reads: “Tests conducted this Thursday morning have revealed that Robert Lewandowski has sprained his left ankle and will be out of action until the injury heals.”

Although the statement didn’t provide a timeline for Lewandowski’s absence, it’s widely expected that the striker won’t be fully fit until the end of the month.

With six goals and four assists in his 10 appearances so far this season, Lewy’s setback adds to Barcelona’s injury list with Frenkie De Jong, Pedri Gonzalez, Federico Araujo and Raphael Dias Belloli Raphinha all currently out injured.

This injury comes as a significant setback for the Spanish champions who are currently trailing LaLiga leaders Real Madrid ahead of the El Clasico clash later this month.