When you’ve scored 33 goals and provided eight assists in 46 games across all competitions as Robert Lewandowski did last season, as well as one in two games so far in 2023-24, the notion that the Polish hit man’s form is in question may seem curious.
However, when looking at his league tally, which should be a striker’s bread and butter, he’s only managed 10 goals since the turn of the year.
Half of those came against Valladolid (1), Espanyol (2) and Elche (2), who finished last season in 18th, 19th and 20th respectively.
Though it’s acknowledged that because of his age - he turned 35 earlier this week - he could’ve been forgiven for being a little sluggish post-World Cup, that his poor form has continued right up to now, with a rest and a full pre-season behind him, is more than a little concerning.