Barcelona dressing room confident in star striker regaining form – report

Robert Lewandowski has not been the same player since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with the prolific Pole’s scoring edge suddenly blunted.

Despite a successful debut season with Barcelona, that ended with the Pichichi award for being La Liga top scorer, he has not looked the same since returning from the Middle East in December.

Having scored 13 goals in 12 games before the tournament in Qatar, Lewandowski has only struck ten times in 24 league games after.

His dwindled form has been apparent in Barcelona’s start to the season as well, with the striker simply unable to impose himself onto the game in any way.

Given his age now, it is natural he slows down, but this season, the Catalans will need him to be at his brilliant best once more if they are to make more strides further.

Barcelona teammates fully trust Lewandowski

Reports from Alex Pintanel highlight that while the lack of form has been apparent, the Barcelona dressing room is not concerned at all, and fully back their veteran teammate to find his scoring boots again.

In his press conference yesterday, Xavi also echoed these sentiments, claiming that he is calm and said that Lewandowski looks content, is training professionally, and is willing to contribute.

Ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Villarreal in three hours’ time, Lewandowski is yet to get off the mark in La Liga this season, but he is reportedly expected to lead the line in a bid to change that.

He will have to bring his A-game to break the duck this evening, as Barcelona look to consolidate on their win against Cadiz with another three points.