Barcelona’s first-team football striker, Robert Lewandowski, revealed the role of current Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, in his quick adaptation and brilliance with the Catalan giant
Lewandowski had moved to Barcelona last summer Mercato for 45 million euros from Bayern Munich, but what is Guardiola’s role in the Polish brilliance and scoring 12 goals in 10 games?!
The Pole gave an interview to the official Barcelona magazine in October, and said: “I have the ability to adapt to any system and any tactic for any team, whether we play with short or long passes”
“Whether we play on possession or on the counter-attack, I have played against Spanish teams in the Champions League and I know very well their technical capabilities and it does not scare me”
And about Guardiola’s role: “I trained with Pep for two seasons, which for me are like 10 seasons. Adapting to the team’s style
He added: “My brilliance with Barcelona was easy thanks to Guardiola, he is a great coach and has a distinctive style, both at the tactical level, which made me change my idea about football, and what are the best moves that the player should make in matches and this is for the team and not only for me.”
On signing with Barcelona: “I was happy as soon as I learned about the interest of a big club like him. After 8 years in Bayern Munich, I won everything. I wanted to take a new step in my career. When I spoke with Laporta and Alemani, I understood what they needed by coming to Barcelona. It was a sign She tells me it is time, because it is a project for the future and it will make me enjoy myself”
On Xavi: “After our first conversation, there was complete clarity in his vision of the team, ready for everything he asked of me, I know how Xavi was as a player, so I can feel what he needs as a coach, in addition to my experience working with coaches such as Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Carlo. Ancelotti and Hansi Flick, despite their differences
He continued: “This is the reason that will make me understand well with Xavi and achieve many successes together. I see that everything is improving very quickly, unlike the difficulties that Barcelona experienced last season. I did not hesitate to move to Barcelona, it came at the right and best time for me.” And for the club.”
And about his role in the development of Barcelona’s youth, he continued: “I came to help all my teammates, not just myself. Last season, I saw the capabilities of Gavi, Pedri and Ansu Fati, and I am sure that they can shine in the coming months and give us the strength we need”
