Robert Lewandowski discloses new challenges with Barcelona, explains how he’s adapting to a dearth of scoring chances
Barcelona striker reveals heavy details about the club's inefficiency to play attacking support while he struggles to find the net.
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Robert Lewandowski. (Source: FC Barcelona)
Barcelona’s star striker, Robert Lewandowski, has voiced his concerns about the team’s offensive strategies, highlighting a lack of support in their recent matches. Lewandowski noted that when players like Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati are brought on, the team creates more opportunities as they help create more chances for him. He mentioned that the team sometimes doesn’t field enough attacking players alongside him, leaving him without the necessary support.
Lewandowski explained that he recognizes the challenge of facing two central defenders alone, making it easier for opponents to contain him. He pointed out that in several games, he has had limited chances to score due to this setup. He also mentioned that he didn’t receive many passes during the last two games and had to take it upon himself to create scoring opportunities.
The veteran striker emphasized that he knows his role and understands how to adapt to different situations on the field. He highlighted the importance of having a cohesive attacking strategy that benefits the whole team. Lewandowski’s comments come after a run of matches where Barcelona managed to secure points but struggled to create ample scoring opportunities. Lewandowski scored his first goal in a 3-2 win over Villareal.
As Barcelona prepares for their upcoming match, it remains to be seen how the team’s tactics may evolve to provide Lewandowski with better support and capitalize on his goal-scoring prowess. The insights shared by the striker shed light on the need for a well-balanced offensive strategy that maximizes the potential of all attacking players.
Robert Lewandowski shines in Spain as he won Pichichi Trophy in his debut season
In a remarkable La Liga debut season, Robert Lewandowski emerged as the league’s leading goal scorer. The Polish international, who transitioned to Spanish football, has secured the top spot on the goal-scoring charts, amassing an impressive 23 goals across 34 league games for Xavi’s team. Lewandowski’s exceptional performance has positioned him four goals ahead of Karim Benzema and a noteworthy seven goals clear of Joselu from Espanyol.
Even more astounding is that Lewandowski achieved this feat without converting a single penalty kick. This achievement marks a significant milestone, as he becomes the first player since Dani Guiza in the 2007-08 season to clinch the Pichichi award without benefiting from penalty shots. Impressively, this marks his sixth consecutive season as the top scorer in his domestic league, a record previously set in the Bundesliga before his move to Barcelona.
Lewandowski’s accomplishments extend beyond La Liga, concluding the season with 33 goals in all competitions. the striker found the net five times in the Champions League, twice each in the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa, and once in the Europa League. As the current season moves ahead, Lewandowski has faced many struggles with the team’s current set-up as he looks back to repeat his form from last season.
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