Xavi Downplays Lewandowski Yamal Incident: Normal Team Dynamics, No Cause for Concern

In response to the recent Lewandowski-Yamal situation, Xavi has offered a reassuring perspective, stating, “I think that [the Lewandowski-Yamal situation] is normal, it happened to me a lot when I was a player.” Drawing from his own experiences, the Barca boss acknowledged past conflicts with teammates like Puyol and Valdes, emphasizing that such incidents are part of the dynamics in every team.

Xavi further highlighted Lewandowski’s supportive role, stating, “Lewandowski is one of the players who help their partners a lot. Robert is very attentive to Lamine, so that the latter can be a great player.” The incident in question occurred when Lewandowski ignored Yamal’s handshake after the latter chose to go for a shot instead of passing to Lewy in Barca’s 2-1 win against Alaves.

Despite the momentary tension, both players clarified that there is no underlying conflict, attributing it to a typical in-game episode. Replays reinforced the camaraderie between Lewandowski and Yamal, demonstrating that the incident is not indicative of any lasting discord within the team.