Renowned players are always asked about coaching roles later in their careers. It may be too early for Robert Lewandowski to retire, but those questions come to him. But the soccer world’s inquisition to ask players about their plans never ceases to amaze us. As Lewandowski spearheads the Barcelona attack, he clarified his stance on taking up a managerial role and what can potentially attract him in the future.
What makes a terrific soccer coach? Some players have tasted splendid success as coaches, and choosing it as an option is never an awful choice. But the Polish captain does not seem to have any plans immediately. Yet, he shares one scenario that can bring him back to the sport.
Robert Lewandowski’s condition to take up coaching
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The former Bayern Munich star is known for his skills and acrobatic goal-scoring abilities on the pitch. Apart from that, he also possesses on-field leadership, which may lead him to coach later, you may assume. But the star has unique plans. According to Marca, Robert Lewandowski said, “I’m not sure I’m going to be ready, because you have to be 100 percent focused on football.” Even though you love the sport to the core, it can turn a bee in your bonnet.
After a hard and long career, some players choose to get off the sport and live a sport-free life because becoming a trainer requires dedication. Lewandowski already has an 18-year-long senior soccer career. The forward played 739 senior matches and scored a mammoth 550 goals.
Additionally, the player wants to continue playing for another four years and is confident in his fitness. The player scored 550 goals in just 739 games overall. They awarded him the best player for Poland, a record ten times, along with two other soccer players of the year in the Bundesliga. The player also won the 2020 UEFA POTY in 2020. How can anyone not continue with the sport after such a successful career?
Possibly a different kind of coaching role for Lewandowski?
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Despite all the instincts to withhold, Robert Lewandowski doesn’t rule out the responsibility in the future. The Barcelona forward always believes in on-field leadership and mentors young players. But for it to translate into full-time coaching, it needs a situation. The player needs to miss the sport.
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Citing a change of mind in the future, the 35-year-old said, “But five or seven years from now I’m going to miss the wardrobe and the smell and this whole atmosphere, and I’ll say, okay, maybe I can try.” The star has the passion to continue, so the job can easily wait for a few more years. Do you think he will become a fantastic coach?
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