Barcelona crisis! Roque may become the light of salvation
In La Liga at the weekend, Barcelona fell into the slump again, drawing 1-1 with Valencia. The expected offensive efficiency failed to show, and Lewandowski's scoring drought became the focus of fans' concern.
Raphinha was active on the pitch, providing an assist for Felix, but that didn't ensure the team's victory. Barcelona created many chances, but failed to deliver the fatal blow at crucial moments. Coach Xavi admits that the team has obvious problems with attacking efficiency, which has been a problem for them this season.
Lewandowski, as a super recruit last summer, should have been the leader who led the team through the transition period of the "post-Messi era". However, his recent performances have been worrying. In this game, Lewandowski failed to score again, and his scoring drought became a hot topic among fans.
In the last few games, Barcelona have created many chances, but the number of goals they have not been able to match their opponents. Lewandowski's decline in attacking efficiency has garnered a lot of attention, scoring just eight goals in the league this season, in stark contrast to his red-hot form last season.
Since returning from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lewandowski's form has changed significantly. Despite scoring 33 goals in all competitions last season, the number of goals scored this season has dropped significantly. Against Alaves, he has failed to find the back of the net in six consecutive games.
In addition to the decline in scoring, Lewandowski's performance on the field has also attracted attention. His communication style has become more angry and complaining, and relations with young players seem to have become strained. Although the team created chances for him in attack, he failed to make the most of them.
It was in the midst of such a crisis that Barcelona decided to bring in Brazilian striker Roque in the winter. Roque's arrival could give the team new hope, especially when it comes to solving the goalscoring problem. La Liga stipulates that when a player is injured for 4 months or more, the team has the opportunity to sign another player. Gavi's unexpected injury gave Barcelona this opportunity, and the team decided to sign Roque for 80%.
Although Gavi left a void in midfield, Barça's signing of Roque sent a clear signal that tackling the goal problem is a top priority for the team at the moment. Roque's arrival may breathe new life into Barcelona and become a dark horse in the team's attacking line.
Overall, Barcelona is currently facing a number of problems, from attacking efficiency to the tacit understanding between players, which need to be improved. Roque's arrival may be a positive sign, but it remains to be seen whether he can actually help the team out of this difficult situation. Fans are looking forward to Barcelona being able to regain its former glory as soon as possible and start a new round of glory.