Barcelona Fans Express Frustration Over Lewandowski’s Form and Call for Starting XI Change
Robert Lewandowski, a pivotal figure in Barcelona’s title-winning campaign last season, is currently under scrutiny from some fans due to perceived performance struggles. Despite maintaining a similar scoring rate this season with seven goals and three assists in 12 La Liga games, discontent among supporters is growing, with calls for the veteran striker to be dropped from the starting eleven.
Numerous fans have taken to various platforms to voice their concerns:
- Domagoj Konstanjsak suggests starting Ferran and Felix instead of Lewandowski.
- Hodzey criticizes Lewandowski’s linkup play, ball retention, and lack of runs in behind, advocating for Ferran to get a fair opportunity.
- Wizugo expresses frustration with Lewandowski’s current impact, calling for him to be benched in favor of other options.
- Floquavious humorously suggests a potential contract clause as the reason Lewandowski consistently starts.
- Gavi’s Doctor emphasizes Xavi’s reluctance to bench Lewandowski, labeling it as a managerial dilemma.
- Dynasty Peak echoes the sentiment of frustration, citing perceived issues with Lewandowski’s contribution to the team’s attack.
As the debate among fans intensifies, it remains to be seen how Xavi Hernandez will navigate the striker situation in response to fan sentiments.
