Robert Lewandowski could make Barcelona debut against Inter Miami

Robert Lewandowski may not have officially donned the Blaugrana kit just yet, but it might not be long until he actually does, according to a report from AS journalist Javi Miguel.

The Polish international was signed officially by Barcelona this past weekend and he has landed in Miami to meet his new teammates. Unfortunately, he is yet to meet head coach Xavi, who is having some problems getting his visa.

It is believed the Barcelona coach could travel to Miami first thing in the morning and could arrive in time for July 20 encounter against Inter Miami.

In addition to Xavi’s availability, AS suggests even Lewandowski is now in contention to make his unofficial debut for Barcelona by featuring against Inter Miami.

The Barcelona coaches are expected to assess the condition of the Polish international who was training with the Bayern Munich teammates at Sabener Strasse not long ago. The striker did pass the medical tests in Munich and even took part in training sessions under Julian Nagelsmann.

Hence, there is no reason why the Pole might not be fit to play against Inter Miami. However, Barça will be cautious about utilising the former Bayern superstar, who had to make a trip across the Atlantic and has been largely out spending a vacation in Spain.

With that in mind, Lewandowski certainly will not be playing much against Inter Miami. He might not even start the game but if he is fit enough, the Barcelona coaches could hand him a few minutes to help him get up to speed, just in time for the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid.

Lewandowski is expected to be in the thick of things in that particular encounter, and we may even see the first glimpse of an incoming rivalry between the Pole and his Real Madrid counterpart Karim Benzema.