Ferran Torres Set to Replace Lewandowski Against Osasuna

03/24/2025

Barcelona is likely to rest Robert Lewandowski for their Osasuna clash due to a minor calf issue and a limited recovery time of 72 hours post his international duty with Poland.

Barcelona is likely to rest Robert Lewandowski for their Osasuna clash due to a minor calf issue and a limited recovery time of 72 hours post his international duty with Poland. Manager Hansi Flick plans to start Ferran Torres as a ‘false 9’, a role he previously considered during the postponed March 8 fixture.

With the international break causing a tight schedule, Barcelona is considering resting Robert Lewandowski for their upcoming clash against Osasuna. According to Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski will have only 72 hours to recover after finishing his international duties with Poland against Malta on March 24. Adding to the concern, the Polish striker suffered a minor calf issue during Poland’s first match of the break, although his national team has downplayed the injury’s severity.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is reportedly planning to start Ferran Torres as a ‘false 9’ in Lewandowski’s absence. Flick trusts Torres, who, despite some discomfort before Spain’s match against the Netherlands, remained with the national team and is expected to be fully fit. This isn’t the first time Flick has turned to Torres in such a role.

In the previously scheduled fixture against Osasuna on March 8—which was postponed due to the passing of Dr Carles Minarro—Flick had already planned to rest Lewandowski, who was nursing an injury from a Champions League match against Benfica. Given the recurring situation, Flick might stick to his earlier plan and deploy Torres up front.

Barcelona’s priority remains to avoid risks with Lewandowski while counting on Torres’ versatility for the crucial Osasuna game.