LaLiga News: Lewandowski withdraws ‘precaution’ but Gnabry is in doubt for Barcelona, ​​says Nagelsmann

Robert Lewandowski was withdrawn during Bayern Munich’s 4-1 win against RB Leipzig as a “precaution”, although Serge Gnabry appears to be in doubt about facing Barcelona on Tuesday.

Julian Nagelsmann enjoyed a personally satisfying return to the former Leipzig club on Saturday, while Bayern won at the Red Bull Arena.

The manager received a cold reception early on, with fans annoyed that he brought several coaching staff and Marcel Sabitzer to Bayern despite promising not to break into his former team.

Leipzig’s social media team fueled the tension by making fun of Nagelsmann and the pre-match situation, by posting a simulated image of Nagelsmann driving a car with his coaching staff, Sabitzer and Dayot Upamecano – who agreed a agreement with Bayern before the arrival of his boss – present as passengers. “Remember, this time it’s the outside locker room for you guys,” read the caption.

Nagelsmann had the last laugh when Bayern left completely with all three points: Lewandowski’s opening penalty was added by a volley from Jamal Musiala, a tap-in from Leroy Sane and a late goal from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

Musiala was ultimately the key man with a goal and an assist, but he was only on the pitch due to an injury suffered by Gnabry at halftime, and Nagelsmann couldn’t be sure he would be able to face Barcelona. in the Champions League on Tuesday open.

“With Serge there is something in his back, maybe lumbago [lower-back pain]”he told Sky.” I can’t make a prognosis for Tuesday yet.

He is already being treated by the medical staff and we will have to see how he is tomorrow and to what extent we know if he will be back to work by Tuesday “.

Lewandowski was also retired later in the game once Nagelsmann was sure the contest was over.

It appears he was also struggling with injury, although Nagelsmann was less concerned about the prolific striker’s condition, adamant that they would still plan to give him some rest towards the end.

“That’s the way it is with Lewy, he had some problems in the adductor area,” Nagelsmann added.

“I don’t think it’s structural, at least the doctor told me. It was just a precautionary measure.

“When he was quickly 3-0, we decided to change him first so he stayed fit and healthy.”