Robert Lewandowski has become the main absence in Hansi Flick's line-up for the Barça-Osasuna. The Pole, coming off a tough international break, has remained on the bench and found out minutes before the important match started. He will spend the entire match on the bench unless there is a need due to an adverse result, something that would disrupt the German coach's plans.
Lewandowski finished with discomfort in the last match with Poland and the idea is to take maximum care of him. He is essential in Hansi Flick's plans, and they want to ensure he is in top condition for what's coming. The upcoming schedule is brutal, and the decision for him to rest in the Barça-Osasuna has been made by the coach.
Lewandowski Accepts the Decision in the Barça-Osasuna
Although he would have liked to play to extend his lead for the Pichichi, Lewandowski perfectly understands Hansi Flick's stance. The relationship between player and coach is very good, and he is being managed perfectly. So far, the striker has already scored 35 goals and provided 3 assists in 40 matches, impressive figures.
Despite this, Lewandowski is not driven solely by individual awards, and at 36 years old, he understands that the team must be prioritized. Total confidence in what is available, with Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo able to cover his absence.
Lewandowski, the Highest Paid at Barça
Robert Lewandowski signed for three years with FC Barcelona and is now in his third season. In the contract signed in the summer of 2023, it was specified that the agreement would be automatically renewed for one more season. For this, it was necessary that in his third season, the current one, he should play a leading role by participating in more than half of Barça's official matches.
The contract has grown year by year, reaching the 52 million net stipulated in 2022 until the end of 2026. For the first year, 20 million gross were signed. In the second, the figure rose to 26 million. And in the third, the current one, it reached its maximum: 32 million euros.
Now, he will sign a new contract for an additional season, maintaining his current salary and being a key piece in Hansi Flick's plans. A substitute in the Barça-Osasuna, but crucial for what's coming, still able to compete for the treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League.