Lewandowski reflects on his discussion with Messi

Arrived final summer season at FC Barcelona from Bayern Munich, Robert Lewandowski does what he is aware of easy methods to do finest: rating objectives. Already a scorer 13 instances within the league, the Pole intends to win La Liga with the Blaugranas as he made it identified in remarks granted to Mundo Deportivo. He additionally returned to the Poland World Cup and his dialogue with Lionel Messi.

On the World Cup

“I feel now we have achieved our objectives. We’re taking part in France after a great first half. Within the first half we performed properly, we had possibilities. After the break we weren’t adequate however we solely misplaced in opposition to the 2 groups that reached the ultimate, France and Argentina. We may have performed higher however I insist: we achieved our goals and that’s all good.”

On the 2026 World Cup

“It doesn’t rely upon my physique however on the elements that encompass soccer. I do know I will probably be prepared if I need to be there nevertheless it’s too early to resolve. There are three and a half years left, not 4 years. That’s quite a bit and now I’m centered on the subsequent European Championship (2024) and, after dropping with Barça in opposition to Bayern within the Champions League, on by no means dropping such a recreation once more. It’s a painful a part of the season and I hope subsequent season will probably be higher We had a variety of accidents however in opposition to Bayern and Inter we performed and made errors The value to pay was now not play the Champions League. We all know we may do higher and I’m satisfied that subsequent season will probably be higher step-by-step and we’ll transfer ahead. That’s our objective and I hope that we are going to win titles on the finish .”

If he attended essentially the most lovely closing of the World Cup

“Sure, most likely as a result of it was performed in the course of the season. It might have been in June on the finish of the course and the footballers would have been extra drained, stopping them from taking part in at such a excessive stage with this high quality after 70 minutes. C “Was the great thing about that closing, whether or not it was in the course of the season. That’s the large distinction.”

On Messi subsequent Ballon d’Or

“After all. There could also be yet another participant taking part in for a similar membership (Mbappé), however there is just one World Cup that decides who’s going to win it this season and Leo is now in first place due to what he achieved, which implies every thing to him. Now he can take pleasure in it.”

On his dialogue with Messi

“I can solely say it was a pleasant dialog. I don’t need to clarify what we talked about nevertheless it was a pleasant dialogue. I do know that even after dropping the primary match in opposition to Saudi Arabia, Argentina was the clear favourite to win the title.”

If he desires to play with Messi

“(Smiles) It’s not my resolution. After all, we see that now he’s taking part in extra like a ‘playmaker’, possibly he’s scoring fewer objectives and giving extra assists to his teammates though “He continues to attain them. However in comparison with different instances, he’s now the footballer any striker would dream of taking part in with.”

On the remainder of the season with Barça

“After 4 months in Barcelona, ​​and now again after the World Cup, we all know now we have choices to win titles and naturally now we have to consider it however each title is troublesome. I hope we will win titles and be completely happy, however in Europe now we have to assume first of the draw in opposition to Manchester United, which will probably be very troublesome. We all know the errors we made within the Champions League in opposition to Bayern and Inter and now now we have to consider what we should always enhance in comparison with what we didn’t do two months in the past, particularly within the Champions League. As a result of within the league, we’re leaders and the subsequent three video games will probably be crucial for us to proceed in opposition to very robust opponents. We have now to organize them and likewise the remainder of the season, which will probably be lengthy.”

If the love of the followers shocked him

“Sure, as a result of the followers have supported me quite a bit since day one and which means quite a bit to me. After I’m on the pitch I typically really feel drained however seeing individuals cheering me on offers me extra power. The assist what I obtain within the stadium and likewise within the metropolis is thrilling. And that occurs each in Barcelona and in different cities. Even on the World Cup, I noticed a variety of Barca followers and which means quite a bit. “

If he intends to finish the 4 years of his contract

“Sure, after all. I’m satisfied that I will probably be ready and match as I’m now. After I was 30 or 32, I needed to play one other three or 4 years at a excessive stage. That’s why I do every thing to reside so long as attainable. So long as I’m in fine condition and need to win titles, I’ll be there.”

On the title

“After all you must give it some thought. It’s a giant and troublesome problem and now we have to face it with out saying that we don’t have choices. No, now we have them as a result of we’re first. Within the Europa League, c “Perhaps it’s too early. We have now to consider Manchester United first, however within the league now we have to deal with each recreation, at Camp Nou and away. If we go from victory to victory, we will probably be near win the title.”

On the distinction between La Liga and C1

“Within the Champions League we didn’t know precisely easy methods to win or easy methods to play to win, however within the league we did very properly. We have now very younger gamers. The experiences now we have had in latest months will probably be higher for subsequent season. or what’s left of it. And sure, typically you must know easy methods to play to win, simply what you must do to win. Within the league, we’ve accomplished it a number of instances however now we have to maintain working as a result of there are video games by which you win simply and rating a variety of objectives however there are others by which you will have a foul day and nothing else issues however successful and going dwelling with the three factors.”

If there’s a psychological chapter

“It’s not about engaged on the psychological side. It’s a query that our mentality needs to be that of the winners. It doesn’t matter if we do it appropriately or not. It’s a must to have the concept in the long run we desires to be champions.”

On the Spanish Tremendous Cup

“It will likely be the primary recreation of the brand new yr for me after the World Cup, it will likely be very thrilling. First it’s time to deal with taking part in properly within the semi-finals after which to have the ability to play the ultimate.”

On his suspension

“I don’t perceive as a result of I didn’t say something to the referee. I advised the coach. And for me it doesn’t imply something dangerous, nothing ugly. I didn’t perceive that I acquired a 3 recreation suspension for this to be sincere I definitely don’t deserve them Within the case of this referee the expulsion was appropriate because it was a foul one celebration would perceive that it could be the nice factor to do. However suspending me for what I did after, no. I didn’t say something. I spoke to Xavi and Carlos (Naval), our delegate, who was subsequent to the fourth official, as a result of we all know what we talked a few week or two earlier than. That’s it, there was a narrative behind it and I don’t perceive the explanation for the sanction. It’s not honest.”

On the battle with Haaland for the Golden Boot

“I don’t take into consideration that, actually, you’ll be able to’t evaluate leagues and golf equipment both. Everybody has their objectives, their issues. Ultimately, the necessary factor is to win video games and titles, after all my objective is to assist by scoring objectives, however I work for the staff. I work interested by serving to the staff, not interested by myself. I do know that my efficiency might help win video games. Generally I’ve one or two defenders who maintain me or mark me shut and you must use that house to search out one other one and know if an opponent is extra centered on me.”

If he sees himself captain of Barça sooner or later

“The reality is that I don’t take into consideration that. I’m very centered on the very lengthy season forward, with many video games. For me it’s not a topic that considerations me. For me, crucial factor is to “attempting to alter the video games and assist the gamers on the pitch in order that they every give their finest. It will likely be seen after the season.”

On the variations between Barça and Bayern

“Right here the kids are within the gymnasium daily and work onerous. I didn’t anticipate that earlier than coming in the summertime. I don’t know the way it was earlier than, it at all times is dependent upon the gamers however the work is just like what what I did at Bayern, indoors and on the pitch. After I go to the gymnasium, I see a variety of gamers and it’s not simply me. More often than not the gymnasium is full.”