During an FC Barcelona training session, Robert Lewandowski was filmed snubbing his coach Xavi, which sparked many questions about the situation between the two men.
Relations between Robert Lewandowski and Xavi are far from good. A video of a Barça training session made the rounds on social media, showing the Polish striker ignoring a friendly pat from his coach. This scene reignited rumors of tensions between the two men.
An observation which comes in the context of a difficult season for the former Bavarian, accentuated by his dissatisfaction after his exit in the 57th minute during the match against Real Sociedad on November 4, according to information from El Chiringuito. Journalist Alexandre Ruiz reports that the 35-year-old striker allegedly failed to greet Xavi at the end of this meeting. Speculation about a possible transfer is increasing, with some going so far as to suggest a destination in Saudi Arabia or MLS.
💥 TENSION between XAVI and LEWANDOWSKI?
The entrepreneur busca his complicity… but the DELANTERO ‘pasa’ de largo #ChiringuitoBarcelona. pic.twitter.com/iNDLFByxbS
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) December 13, 2023
During a Fair Play program, the Franco-Spanish host interviewed Albert Masnou, editor for the daily Sport, who sought to provide a nuanced perspective: “We have the feeling that he is happy in Barcelona, his wife Also. His stats aren’t what he’s used to. He’s not as young as he used to be, that’s for sure. But the real problem is that he doesn’t create many goal chances and we have the feeling that he doesn’t have the capacity to create them. He’s a finisher. And if the team doesn’t create the chances…”