Bayern Munich Striker Robert Lewandowski to Miss Time With Knee Injury

Robert Lewandowski with Bayern Munich in 2020.
Robert Lewandowski with Bayern Munich in 2020. Photo by Holly Allison/TPI/Shutterstock (10566563q)

Bayern Munich achieved a fantastic result in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, winning 3-0.

However, their jubilation has now been tinged with concern after receiving the news that star striker Robert Lewandowski will miss up to a month with a knee injury that he suffered in last night’s win.

Lewandowski has been one of the most durable players in world soccer throughout his career, never missing more than two consecutive games with injury. That streak, however, is set to come to a close.

The 31-year-old suffered a fractured tibia in his right knee on Tuesday night.

It is unclear exactly when Lewandowski suffered the injury in the game, as he was not forced to come off the pitch as a substitute at any point. It appears that he simply felt discomfort that turned out to be something more serious than a simple twinge.

The Polish striker delivered two assists and scored a goal in his team’s 3-0 win on Tuesday night, showing just how important he is in Bayern’s attack.

Lewandowski is set to miss the second leg of Bayern’s draw against Chelsea in mid-March, as well as several domestic games. Bayern Munich is currently in first place in the Bundesliga with only a one-point advantage over second-place RB Leipzig.

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