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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski believes Actual Madrid will probably be “harmful” subsequent season underneath new boss Xabi Alonso.
Lewandowski performed with Alonso at Bayern Munich and knew he would at some point make the transition from participant to teach.
And having adopted his progress at Bayer Leverkusen, Lewandowski believes the Spaniard will remodel the fortunes of Madrid following a trophyless season underneath the now-departed Carlo Ancelotti.
He instructed Mundo Deportivo: “I believe that Xabi Alonso, for every thing he has performed at Actual Madrid, is one thing that has no phrases, as a result of he has gained the Champions League many instances. However Xabi Alonso is initially of his journey as a coach. From the start he’ll carry recent blood, one thing new to the squad. However I’m positive that Actual Madrid will probably be a really harmful crew subsequent season.”
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Madrid misplaced all 4 Clasicos with Barca final season as Hansi Flick’s facet secured a league and cup double.
However Poland worldwide Lewandowski says that stage of dominance might now be challenged.
He added: “As a participant I do know Xabi very effectively. The 2 of us had been all the time coaching collectively. And I knew that Xabi would at some point be a coach. At first, after all, in a extra modest crew. However after a couple of years he’s a coach of an ideal crew on the earth.
“I believe that for Actual Madrid he is an effective coach who can assist this crew. Possibly he wants slightly time, however he’s getting ready for this membership as a coach.”
Alonso’s first process will probably be to steer Madrid on the Membership World Cup, which will get underneath method subsequent week in america.
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Barca usually are not concerned however Lewandowski thinks that might finally find yourself being a optimistic.
“I don’t assume will probably be good for our rivals as a result of they gained’t have sufficient relaxation after which they gained’t have time for the preseason,” he stated. “All through the season there’s a second that you just falter, and that’s regular. And I believe that if we don’t have that second of decline and benefit from it to win video games and factors, it may be excellent.
“We’ve to be ready for this second by which one other crew goes down and we win, I believe it’s a scenario that may occur. And I’m positive that bodily we’re going to arrange very effectively.”
Lewandowski blown away by sensible Yamal
Key to Barca sustaining their superiority would be the type of teenage celebrity Lamine Yamal.
The Spain winger continues to be 17 however is among the many favourites to win the Ballon d’Or as a consequence of a string of spectacular shows.
Lewandowski is on the different finish of his profession however has been blown away by the teenager’s affect.
He stated: “I keep in mind when Lamine first got here to coach with us. He was 15 years outdated. And till then I had by no means seen a participant like that in my life, particularly at that age, with the expertise he has.
“He’s a participant who additionally has a really mature head [on his shoulders]. He doesn’t act like he’s 17 years outdated. He additionally reveals nice maturity within the ways and the issues we speak about on the sector.
“I believe Lamine has nice expertise and mentally I believe he’s already 23 or 24 years outdated. I believe that within the final three months he has performed at a really excessive stage. In case you have a participant like Lamine, who can do many issues with the ball, the crew additionally turns into very harmful within the offensive facet.
“If Lamine desires to work, not only one or two years, I’m speaking about 5, six or seven years, he can play on the high stage for a very long time and may win many titles.”