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Robert Lewandowski must wear eye mask on Barcelona return as veteran striker cleared to play following bone fracture | Goal.com UK
- Lewandowski has been cleared to return after a bone fracture in his left eye socket and will wear a protective eye mask in his comeback.
- Lewandowski has been spotted back on the grass and tested the mask fit ahead of a match with Athletic Bilbao.
- Barcelona expect Lewandowski to be integrated into the starting XI for the Saturday match in Bilbao over a busy schedule.
- The return provides a psychological lift as Barcelona push to protect their lead over Real Madrid.
- Barcelona adjusted travel plans to travel directly from Bilbao to Newcastle to streamline European preparations.
- Lewandowski’s masked return marks the latest chapter in his long career with successful prior uses of protective gear.
- The medical staff believe the fracture is stable with the mask in place for the full ninety minutes.
- Lewandowski’s return comes ahead of a busy period as Barcelona chase La Liga supremacy.
- Barcelona hope Lewandowski’s presence will boost their attacking threat alongside younger squad members.
- The club supports Lewandowski’s protection plan to ensure he remains effective through the season's run-in.
- Athletic Bilbao hosts Barcelona in the upcoming Matchday 27 clash where Lewandowski aims to feature.
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