The return of club competitions is approaching and Barcelona are once again worried about the moves they will have to make. The Blaugrana club suffers from many problems, including the emergence of some athletes. And it was Robert Lewandowski who created one of the difficulties. Barcelona will have to find an urgent solution. Xavi Hernandez is already worried
The problem that comes due to the absence of Lewandowski
The Polish striker was undoubtedly the best football player this season. His goals put Barcelona top of La Liga, but it wasn’t enough to progress to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Lewandowski has scored 18 of Barcelona’s 45 goals, which is 40% of the goals scored
The last setback was his expulsion in the match against Osasuna. Lewandowski will miss Barcelona’s next three matches, which will be against Espanyol, Atletico Madrid and Getafe. And we’ll see if Barcelona’s invitation to TAS will lead to its ban. This fact has caused a problem with serious consequences for Barcelona
That’s why Xavi has to think about solving this problem. The Terrassa coach is already working to try to find a replacement for Lewandowski. There are three matches at stake, many favorites, but only one is possible for each duel
Lewandowski (unless there is a surprise at the last minute) will not play in the next three league matches. This means that whoever replaces him will have to step up. There are now three names of soccer players who can play the role of attackers. But doubts are growing
Memphis Depay should replace Lewandowski. By name and characteristics, apart from the fact that he’s had a great World Cup, he’s the perfect substitute. But Barcelona does not have the expected confidence. And then appear Ferran Torres, who has already shown his ability to play the role of 9, and Ansu Fati, who is also a scorer who can play both on the wing and in the attacking position
Xavi Hernandez will have to make a decision in the coming weeks. Barcelona’s next match will be on December 31 against Espanyol, after which we will see what is Xavi Hernandez’s first decision after the World Cup has been suspended in Qatar. Nobody thinks about Lewandowski’s ability to play
