According to Marca, coach Hansi Flick held an emergency meeting that lasted several hours after the 1-2 defeat to Las Palmas. Barcelona are on a three-match winless streak in La Liga, following a draw with Celta Vigo and a loss to Real Sociedad.
According to the revelation, the Barcelona captain analyzed his players' performance against Las Palmas, then decided to postpone the training session for another hour. Striker Lewandowski was called out for a direct discussion after being unable to maintain his scoring ability in recent times.
The 36-year-old striker has now scored 15 goals in 15 appearances in La Liga. However, Lewandowski proved harmless against Las Palmas' defence and was the main reason Barcelona dropped three points on the club's 125th anniversary.
After the match, Hansi Flick did not hesitate to criticize his players. He said: "I am really disappointed with the team's performance. The players played below expectations. We controlled the ball but did not create clear chances. Barcelona had 27 shots, plus a few free kicks, but let the opponent win."
Despite maintaining their top spot, the Catalans are now just one point ahead of Real Madrid and have played one more game. This is also the period when Barcelona are without the services of young star Lamine Yamal.
The 17-year-old striker has now scored 7 goals and provided 8 assists for Barcelona. He was also brought on in the second half of the 2-1 defeat to Las Palmas. Although he was not directly involved in the goal, Yamal's presence has helped the attacking play become more direct and fast.
