Lewandowski vs Xavi: It is safe to say that the number 9 of FC Barcelona is not a happy chap. Robert Lewandowski has not had the best start to the season so far. He has not been firing on all cylinders and looks slightly out of sorts. While it is just the start of the season, many fans won’t be too worried. But Lewandowski is not too happy. Not too happy with manager Xavi, that is. Manager Xavi has come under fire from Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski for not starting enough offensive players.
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Robert Lewandowski not happy with Xavi’s tactics
In his three outings so far this season, Lewandowski has only registered one goal, and he believes occasionally that his service hasn’t been up to par. The 35-year-old claimed that when players like Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati are introduced off the bench, the situation frequently substantially improves.
Lewandowski says, ‘We are Barça and we are expected not only to win, but also to play good attacking football. Lately that has not been as it should be, so we have been fighting to create more chances in matches.’
He continued, ‘When we see Ferran or Ansu come on, two players who go forward, we create more chances. Sometimes we don’t play with enough attacking players, I don’t have support… so I look for the best solution to the team.’
Robert said, ‘I think that with my experience, when I know my body, I look for the best solution not only for me, but also for the team. I realize that sometimes, if I’m between two central defenders, it’s easier for the defenders. In many In games I don’t have many chances to score. In the last two games I didn’t have many chances, I didn’t receive many balls, so sometimes I had to create my chances.‘
Lewandowski continued by stating that on sometimes he had to create opportunities for himself because of the lack of assistance. Lewandowski will be hopeful that after scoring his first goal of the year in the 4-3 victory against Villarreal last Saturday, his situation will significantly improve.
The next game for Barcelona is on Sunday at Osasuna. It will be intriguing to see whether Xavi elects to bring Torres and Fati into the starting lineup.
Torres scored against Cadiz and Villarreal after coming on as a substitute. Meanwhile, Fati is said to be considering leaving Barcelona and still hasn’t started a game in La Liga this season.
Barcelona transfer targets
Reputable transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano claims that Barcelona and Manchester City have reached an agreement for Joao Cancelo to join them on a temporary basis.
The Portuguese player, who spent the second half of the previous season on loan with Bayern Munich, is no longer needed at the Etihad. In January, the Blaugrana also had their sights set on the player but were unable to close a deal.
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According to A Bola, Liverpool will compete with Barcelona for the services of Joao Felix. The Atletico Madrid attacker is no longer needed there and may be allowed to depart this summer. The Blaugrana are eager to sign him, but the La Liga giants’ financial struggles cast doubt on a probable transfer.
