Joan Laporta\u2019s patience appears to have run out after Barcelona\u2019s 2-1 loss to Atl\u00e9tico Madrid at Montju\u00efc. The match was a tough one for the club president, who left the field visibly frustrated. This defeat marks the team\u2019s third consecutive loss at home, a streak that has sparked growing criticism from both inside and outside the club regarding its management.<\/p>\n
Reports from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional suggest that Laporta\u2019s anger wasn\u2019t just about the result, but also aimed at one of the team\u2019s star players, Robert Lewandowski. The 36-year-old Polish striker failed to meet expectations, missing several clear chances and showing subpar form, raising concerns about his future at the club.<\/p>\n
Questions are now surfacing within Laporta\u2019s administration about the wisdom of continuing to rely on Lewandowski, given his age and apparent decline in form. The president hinted after the loss that Barcelona can\u2019t depend on him as the sole solution to their goal-scoring issues.<\/p>\n
Barcelona\u2019s over-reliance on Lewandowski is becoming costly, as there is no reliable alternative to share the burden of scoring. This not only affects Lewandowski\u2019s performance but also limits coach Hansi Flick\u2019s tactical options, leaving the team predictable.<\/p>\n
With other forwards failing to contribute goals, the need for reinforcements in the attack has become urgent. Laporta is aware that depending on Lewandowski to lead the team in European competitions is no longer a viable strategy. Despite his world-class status upon joining, Lewandowski\u2019s recent performances have sparked doubts about his future at Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Internally, some are suggesting the club should seek a younger striker to take the lead in the near future. While Laporta has yet to make a final decision on Lewandowski\u2019s future, it\u2019s clear that the loss to Atl\u00e9tico Madrid has served as a wake-up call. Discussions are already underway at Camp Nou about potential moves in the winter transfer market to strengthen the attack and relieve some of the pressure on Lewandowski. His future at the club could depend on his ability to rediscover his best form in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Barcelona\u2019s goal-scoring crisis is threatening their sporting ambitions, and Laporta knows that he can\u2019t afford more mistakes if he aims to bring the team back to the top of Europe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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