Robert Lewandowski was the main novelty on Wednesday in the training session held by Barcelona at Ciudad Deportiva. Xavi Hernández could be available for Saturday’s match against Athletic Club, as the striker trained wearing a protective mask.
The Polish international was traumatized in the match against Villarreal. As a result of the examination, he was diagnosed with a fracture inside the orbit of his left eye. The injury means he will miss Tuesday’s game against Atletico Madrid. But on Wednesday he started work wearing a protective mask, which he will have to wear for the next few days.
In addition to Lewandowski, Rooney, Rashford, Szczesny, Kochen, Araujo, Erik, Casado, Gabi, Tommy, Xavi Esparto and Patricio Pacifico also played on the pitch. The remaining players remained in the gym.
The forward becomes the second Barcelona player to have to wear a mask this season. Eric Garcia also wore a protector for several months after sustaining a broken nose in a match against Club Brugge in November 2022.
