Lewandowski reassures Barcelona despite substitution due to 'discomfort and pain'

Robert Lewandowski had a night of contrasts in Glasgow. On the one hand, he played a key role in Poland's 2-3 win, with his star player scoring and assisting. But on the other, on the negative side, the striker had to be substituted in the 72nd minute due to physical problems.

The No 9 admitted that there were such setbacks, but reassured the Polish and Barca fans by explaining why the coach sent him to the bench and replaced him with Adam Buksa: "I felt some discomfort and then there was some pain. I realised that if I risked it, it could be much worse tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

Lewandowski insisted that it was a precautionary change and acknowledged that, at his age and with such a tight schedule, he must dose himself: "For the good of the team and for my health, the decision was taken to leave the pitch. The season will be very demanding. I could have up to 70 matches ahead of me, so I need to manage my strength and energy wisely.

The 36-year-old striker has made a good start to the season with Barcelona. He has four goals in four games played, and he is not looking to put physical obstacles in his way as he tries to surpass his first two seasons as a 'Cule'. It won't be easy, as he reached 32 goals and 8 assists in the 2022-23 season and 26 goals and 8 assists last season.