Barcelona is going through a period of great suffering in La Liga this season, as the team has failed to secure victory in its last eight matches in the league, with only one win.
These disappointing results have pushed the team seven points behind Real Madrid, which sits at the top of the standings. With increasing pressure on both the players and the coaching staff, the recent 1-1 draw against Getafe in the last round added to the shock for Barcelona fans, who were hoping for a return to winning ways.
It seems that the team is in desperate need of finding quick solutions to restore balance and return to competing for the top of the league.
According to information reported by the Catalan newspaper “Sport”, in light of Barcelona’s declining results in La Liga, Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta issued a strong warning about one of the worst-performing players on the team this season.
Iniesta did not hide his opinion on Polish star Robert Lewandowski, calling for his immediate exclusion from the team by coach Hansi Flick. Iniesta, who has always been a symbol of success and excellence at Barcelona, expressed his deep dissatisfaction with Lewandowski’s performance, believing that his presence has become a burden that negatively affects the club’s ambitions.
It appears that Iniesta is criticizing Lewandowski for lacking one of the most important qualities he was known for in his career: his finishing ability in front of goal.
Although Lewandowski scored two goals in the last match against Benfica in the Champions League, both came from penalty kicks, which has sparked controversy regarding his actual impact on the game. Additionally, the Polish striker missed two clear chances to score in an uncharacteristic manner, reflecting a noticeable decline in his goal-scoring abilities.
Iniesta, regarded as one of the best midfielders in football history, also pointed out that Lewandowski struggles to help the team implement a high-pressure style against defenders, which is a crucial element in Barcelona’s current playing philosophy. “How can Barcelona compete for titles with this player? It’s clear, he’s a burden on his teammates,” Iniesta said.
While Lewandowski has been one of the main reasons for Barcelona’s recent decline in La Liga, Iniesta believes the team urgently needs a change in attack if they want to challenge for titles this season.
Barcelona’s recent disappointing results in La Liga have raised major questions about the performance of the Polish star, who is no longer making the impact that was expected of him.
The pressure is mounting on coach Hansi Flick due to this growing criticism, and questions are increasing about Lewandowski’s future at the club. If his performance continues to decline, Flick may be forced to make bold decisions regarding his exclusion in order to correct the team’s course and return to competing for titles in all competitions.
The most important question remains: Will Flick heed Iniesta’s demands and place Lewandowski on the bench? Or will the Polish striker regain his form in the coming period and prove to everyone that he is still one of Barcelona’s most important players?