It’s clear that Robert Lewandowski is not the attacking menace he as soon as was on the peak of his powers.
Even from his final season’s numbers, the Pole has had a big decline and has netted 13 objectives in all competitions.
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Nevertheless, this must be taken with the caveat that Lewandowski has not been the first-team common for Barcelona this season, whereas accidents have slowed his prospects as effectively.
A dream for another striker
Lewandowski is undeniably enjoying fewer minutes this season, often sharing beginning duties with Ferran Torres.
The Polish veteran has made 15 appearances, whereas his Valencian teammate has featured 20 occasions. Regardless of this diminished position, Lewandowski has nonetheless managed to attain a complete of 13 objectives in 1562 minutes, successfully averaging a purpose each 121 minutes.
Whereas that is decrease than earlier seasons, his present numbers stay extremely respectable. At this precise stage final season, Lewandowski had amassed 31 objectives in 2,790 minutes throughout 38 matches.
Lewandowski’s numbers are nonetheless very presentable. (Picture by Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Photographs)
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Nevertheless, the statistical hole is considerably smaller when trying strictly at his La Liga performances.
Final season within the league, he registered 27 objectives in 2682 minutes (99.33 minutes per purpose), in comparison with his present tally of 10 objectives whereas averaging 94 minutes per purpose.
Probably the most noticeable drop-off for Lewandowski has occurred within the Champions League, the place his lack of normal begins has closely penalised his output.
Whereas he netted a powerful 9 objectives within the European competitors final season, his restricted minutes this yr have restricted him to only a few objectives.
Figuring out this is able to be his final season at Barcelona, the membership have accelerated the method of discovering a substitute for the Polish quantity 9 subsequent summer time.
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The membership have been linked with a transfer for Julian Alvarez, amongst different gamers, though signing the Argentine worldwide given the competitors and the price of operations.