Barcelona Struggles in La Liga as Iniesta Calls for Lewandowski’s Exclusion
Barcelona is enduring a difficult period in La Liga this season, having failed to win any of their last eight matches, securing just one victory. These poor results have left the team seven points behind Real Madrid, who currently leads the league. With growing pressure on both players and coaching staff, the recent 1-1 draw against Getafe only added to the frustration, as fans hoped for a return to form.
In light of Barcelona’s struggles, legendary midfielder Andrés Iniesta has voiced a strong criticism of one of the team’s underperforming stars, Robert Lewandowski. Iniesta, a symbol of Barcelona’s past successes, has called for the Polish striker’s immediate exclusion from the team by coach Hansi Flick. He expressed dissatisfaction with Lewandowski’s performance, stating that his presence has become a hindrance to the team’s ambitions.
Iniesta’s critique centers around Lewandowski’s diminishing finishing ability, once a hallmark of his career. Although Lewandowski netted two penalty goals in the Champions League match against Benfica, Iniesta questioned his impact, especially after the striker missed two clear chances in a manner uncharacteristic of his usual goal-scoring form.
Moreover, Iniesta pointed out that Lewandowski is struggling to fit into Barcelona’s high-pressing style, which is central to their playing philosophy under Flick. “How can Barcelona compete for titles with this player? It’s clear, he’s a burden on his teammates,” Iniesta remarked.
Lewandowski’s decline in La Liga has raised questions about his future at the club, and the mounting pressure on coach Hansi Flick is evident. If Lewandowski’s form does not improve, Flick may have to make tough decisions about his role in the team.
The crucial question remains: Will Flick heed Iniesta’s call and drop Lewandowski, or can the striker rediscover his form and prove he is still an essential part of Barcelona’s title hopes?
