Barcelona could receive an important lift ahead of their upcoming league clash with Athletic Club, as Robert Lewandowski is closing in on a return to full training much sooner than initially expected.
According to journalist Carlos Monfort, writing for SPORT, the veteran striker is set to rejoin the main training group today as Barcelona continue their preparations for the match at San Mames.
Lewandowski has been recovering from a facial injury suffered during Barcelona’s match against Villarreal.
Medical tests later confirmed that the striker had suffered a bone fracture around the eye socket, which immediately ruled him out of the following fixture.
While the injury initially raised concerns about a longer absence, Lewandowski’s recovery has progressed faster than expected.
Making quick progress
Over the past few days, the Polish forward has already resumed light work on the training pitch as part of his rehabilitation.
Earlier in the week, he began training individually to adapt to the protective mask designed to shield the injured area. The next step in his recovery now involves rejoining full team training sessions.
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The striker is expected to train normally with his teammates, although he will continue to wear the protective mask as a precaution.
Within the club, there is growing optimism that Lewandowski will be available for selection when Barcelona travel to Bilbao this weekend.
The coaching staff is closely monitoring his progress, but the initial signs have been very encouraging.
There is even a possibility that the striker could feature for a short period if his condition continues to improve over the next two days.
The timing of his potential return could be important for Barcelona, as the squad recently went through a physically demanding Copa del Rey encounter against Atletico Madrid, which left several players feeling the effects of a tough match.
Because of that, manager Hansi Flick may need to rotate certain positions to keep the team fresh.
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