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– Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann says he is looking forward to seeing Robert Lewandowski again as they host Barcelona in the Champions League.
– Poland striker Lewandowski scored 344 times in 374 games for Bayern before joining Barca this summer for £42.6m.
– The 34-year-old has scored nine goals in six games for his new club.
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– “I am looking forward to it, not so much as an opponent because he’s very dangerous, but as a person I will be pleased to see him,” said Nagelsmann.
– “I hope the fans will honour that too, regardless of how things were with his departure.”
🗣️ @J__Nagelsmann on seeing @lewy_official again: I will be happy if our fans give him a good reception. That would be normal, when someone has done so much for the club. He was an important part of the Bayern family. I am looking forward to seeing him again. #FCBFCB pic.twitter.com/41BCDS6Aju
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) September 12, 2022
– Lewandowski won the German Bundesliga title in each of his eight seasons with Bayern – and the 2020 Champions League, plus three German Cups.
– He is their second top scorer of all time, but sullied his reputation when he forced through a move to La Liga this summer.
– “He is their most dangerous threat in front of goal,” added Nagelsmann. “If he maintains the physical fitness he can play for sure a few more seasons at this level.
Nagelsmann: "I don't know if Lewy is their most dangerous player, but I'm sure he's their biggest goal threat. Lewy has good presence and makes good runs. But if he doesn't get the ball, it will be difficult for him to score. Barcelona also have other dangerous players." pic.twitter.com/oS6X1GwGY3
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) September 12, 2022
– “In the last few years he has been scoring about 40 goals a year. He is on a good road towards achieving that this season.
– “We have to stop passes and crosses to him. But there are several other very good players in that team as well.”
Nagelsmann: "I think the atmosphere in the team and in the club is better than it was last year. As a coach, you have to try to see things more objectively. I'm aware that the results aren't enough at the moment. But my feeling is still better than it was last year." pic.twitter.com/TEFzDTLJvs
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) September 12, 2022
