Injury Bug Bites Bayern Munich as Lewandowski Limps OffInjury Bug Bites Bayern Munich as Lewandowski Limps Off Bavaria’s Bundesliga title defense has been dealt a blow as star striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered an apparent thigh muscle injury. During Bayern Munich’s 3-1 win over Augsburg on Friday, the Polish international pulled up with discomfort in his left thigh. He attempted to continue but was eventually forced to leave the field in the 63rd minute. The severity of Lewandowski’s injury is yet to be determined, but he is expected to undergo further medical assessment in the coming days. It is a major concern for Bayern, as the 33-year-old is their talisman and has been in exceptional form this season. Lewandowski has already scored 23 goals in 21 Bundesliga appearances this term, including a hat-trick against Union Berlin last weekend. He is also the reigning FIFA Men’s Player of the Year. Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann said after the match: “It doesn’t look good for Robert. He has a muscle fiber tear. We have to wait and see the results of the scan.” The injury comes at a crucial time for Bayern, who are embroiled in a tight title race with Borussia Dortmund. They currently have a two-point lead over their rivals but have a difficult fixture list ahead. If Lewandowski is ruled out for an extended period, it would be a significant setback for Bayern. He is not only their top scorer but also a key figure in their attacking play. The Polish striker’s absence could also have implications for the Champions League, where Bayern face Real Madrid in the quarterfinals in April. Bayern will hope to have a clearer picture of Lewandowski’s injury by the end of the weekend. In the meantime, they will have to find a way to cope without their star man.
