3 Barcelona stars under fire after recent dip in form

Barcelona’s strong season has hit a rough patch, with the team failing to win in three La Liga matches following victories over Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Key players, including Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde, are under scrutiny. Despite Lewandowski’s impressive tally of 22 goals in 20 games, he faces criticism for lackluster pressing and loose play. Manager Hansi Flick has emphasized the need for all players, including forwards, to contribute defensively.

Kounde, once praised as a top right-back, has struggled recently, with errors leading to goals and an early substitution against Las Palmas.

Frenkie de Jong, returning from injury, has also underperformed, barring a strong showing in El Clasico. Barcelona’s lack of squad depth, particularly in defense and attack, exacerbates these challenges.