Barcelona veteran 'doubtful' ahead of Copa Del Rey clash against CD Guadalajara | Barca Universal

"Following a win over CA Osasuna this weekend, Barcelona have returned to training as they prepare for midweek's Copa Del Rey encounter against CD Guadalajara. It should be a routine affair for the Catalans, who are expected to win against a side competing in the lower tier of the Spanish footballing pyramid. Heading into this game, Wojciech Szczesny returned to normal training after facing a health setback earlier in the week. However, there are concerns around Szczesny's compatriot, Robert Lewandowski."

"The precaution was taken as part of Barcelona's plans to give all key starters a breather as the club brace themselves for a busy schedule ahead. The report adds that Lewandowski, who did some participate at all during the Osasuna game, did some warm-up exercises in the second half. He had also arrived at the match with back discomfort, which has now put question marks over his participation against CD Guadalajara."

"The report even goes on to suggest that the Pole is a doubt heading into the Copa Del Rey clash in midweek. This is hardly surprising as Barcelona are unlikely to take any risks with their star striker, especially against a team participating in the lower tier of Spanish football. Lewandowski, for his part, though, would have ideally liked to play against Guadalajara to retain his scoring momentum, having failed to perform well in the last few matches."

Barcelona returned to training after a win over CA Osasuna as they prepare for a midweek Copa del Rey tie against CD Guadalajara. The match is expected to be routine against a lower-tier opponent, prompting rotation and rest for key starters. Wojciech Szczesny returned to normal training after a recent health setback. Robert Lewandowski remained in the gym as a precaution, carried back discomfort to the Osasuna match and only did warm-ups in the second half. Lewandowski is doubtful for the cup tie as the club avoids risking its star striker while he seeks to regain scoring momentum after poor recent form. Frenkie de Jong will start midweek and will be eager to make an impact after limited game time.

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