Lewandowski Under Pressure: FC Barcelona’s Hopes Rest on Polish Striker’s Shoulders

As the 2022-2023 La Liga season reaches its midpoint, FC Barcelona’s fortunes have taken a significant hit. The team, which was once at the top of the table, has slid down to third place after a string of disappointing results. One of the main reasons for this slump is the poor form of their star striker, Robert Lewandowski. The Polish international, who had started the season with a bang, scoring 14 goals in the first 11 matches, has seen his goal-scoring prowess dwindle significantly in recent weeks.

In the last seven games, Lewandowski has managed to find the back of the net only twice, a far cry from his earlier form. This drop-off has not gone unnoticed, with Spanish radio station Radio 3 Cadena Patagonia linking FC Barcelona’s recent struggles to Lewandowski’s poor form. „The Polish striker has scored only one goal in the last four matches. Barcelona is feeling the effects of his slump and is going through its worst moment in the season,” a report on the station read.

FC Barcelona’s reliance on Lewandowski is evident, with the team’s fortunes closely tied to his goal-scoring form. While the team has been boosted by the performances of Ferran Torres, who has been in excellent form lately, the fact remains that Lewandowski’s return to form is crucial for Barcelona’s success.

This sentiment was echoed by portal OneFootball, which ran a story titled „Lewandowski Fades Away”. The article highlighted the Polish striker’s struggles, noting that his poor form has coincided with Barcelona’s slide down the table. „The fact that the Catalan team has managed to collect only five points from a possible 21 is causing nerves to fray in Barcelona. Defeats to Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo, Las Palmas, Leganes, and Atletico Madrid have raised the alarm,” the article read.

As FC Barcelona gears up for its next match against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey on January 4, the team’s hopes rest squarely on Lewandowski’s shoulders. With the team sitting in third place in the La Liga table with 38 points from 19 matches, a swift return to form for the Polish striker is essential if Barcelona is to reclaim its spot at the top of the table.

Statistics highlight the importance of Lewandowski’s goal-scoring form for FC Barcelona. In the 2022-2023 season, the Polish striker has scored 14 goals in 18 matches, accounting for over 40% of the team’s total goals. His poor form, therefore, has had a direct impact on the team’s results.

FC Barcelona’s coach, Xavi Hernandez, will be looking to get Lewandowski back to his best, and soon. With the team facing a congested fixture schedule in the coming weeks, Barcelona cannot afford to drop any more points if it is to remain in the title hunt.

As the pressure mounts on Lewandowski to deliver, it remains to be seen if the Polish striker can rediscover his goal-scoring touch and lead FC Barcelona back to the top of the La Liga table.