Barcelona dominated Young Boys 5-0 in the Champions League’s second round, marking their first win in this season’s tournament.
As they gear up for a challenging La Liga match against the resilient Deportivo Alaves in the ninth round, reports from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional indicate that striker Robert Lewandowski is openly expressing his frustration with Ferran Torres’ performance, which reveals his discomfort with his position as a key player in the team.
These comments followed a significant loss to Osasuna, and Lewandowski’s grievances persisted after the Young Boys match, highlighting a strained relationship with Torres that has raised concerns for coach Hansi Flick. The report noted that Lewandowski emphasizes the need for teammates who understand his playing style and can effectively utilize his offensive strengths.
In this context, Lewandowski favors teammates like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, who can better connect and offer offensive support, thereby improving the team’s attacking efficiency. In contrast, Ferran Torres has struggled to establish this synergy with Lewandowski, creating a barrier to the team’s strategies and prompting the Polish striker to voice his dissatisfaction with him directly.
The newspaper reported that Lewandowski has requested his coach to bench Ferran Torres, suggesting he offers little value, likening it to playing with 10 men. If the situation does not improve, Ferran Torres’ role may be significantly diminished, while Lewandowski will continue to lead Barcelona’s attack, supported by players who enhance his perf Iormance.
