Barcelona ahead Robert Lewandowski has assured that he felt discomfort throughout Poland’s 3-2 away win in opposition to Scotland and requested to be substituted as a precautionary measure. 

The veteran Pole scored a penalty and offered an help, serving to his workforce safe a significant victory over Scotland. However, he needed to be substituted partway by way of the match because of muscle discomfort, which prevented him from ending the sport.

After the match, Lewandowski defined that he skilled some discomfort and ache throughout the recreation. He determined to go away the pitch as a precaution to keep away from risking a extra extreme harm that might influence his efficiency all through the season. 

The Polish striker is eager on bettering his numbers with Barcelona and reaching success along with his nationwide workforce within the Nations League. He was quoted by Mundo Deportivo as saying, 

“I felt discomfort after which there was some ache. I realised that if I took a threat immediately, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow it could possibly be a lot worse. 

“For the good of the team and for my health, the decision was made to leave the field. The season will be very demanding. I could have up to 70 games ahead of me, so I need to manage my strength and energy wisely,” he famous.

Injury not too critical 

When requested in regards to the seriousness of his harm and whether or not he can be match to play in opposition to Croatia on Sunday, 8 September, the Polish nationwide workforce physician, Jacek Jaroszewski, reassured that the harm was not critical. 

Furthermore, coach Michal Probierz additionally confirmed that Lewandowski’s substitution was because of the discomfort he felt, emphasising the significance of sustaining his well being all through the lengthy season.

“Robert was suffering so there was a change. The most important thing for him is to be healthy because the season is long for him,” stated the nationwide workforce coach.

Poland’s upcoming Nations League match in opposition to Croatia is scheduled for Sunday. Although Lewandowski’s discomfort doesn’t look like extreme, it stays to be seen if he shall be totally match to play or if he might want to relaxation. 

For now, it’s hoped that the striker will get better in time and proceed his spectacular kind for each his membership and nation.