The Icelandic volcano that changed Robert Lewandowski's career

2022-09-20 18:43:20Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The Icelandic volcano that changed Robert Lewandowski's career
Robert Lewandowski

Football history is full of "what if...". Even Robert Lewandowski has his. The Polish striker, who became a goal machine at Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Germany and now at Barcelona (Europe's big three clubs), could have taken a different route in 2010 when he left Lech Poznan for Borussia, then headed by Klopp.

Before signing for the German team, Lewandowski was close to a move to Blackburn Rovers in England. The Pole had planned the trip to visit the England team's facilities, but the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted and air traffic in Europe was suspended for several weeks. Lewandowski did not get to know the premises of Blackburn Rovers.

“Did this change my life? Undoubtedly yes, if I had gone to Blackburn, I would have stayed there", said the Pole about this opportunity.

Before this offer, Lewandowski had the opportunity to play in La Liga. Real Zaragoza threw asked to buy him at that time was the best scorer in the Polish league. Zaragoza offered four million euros for that "star" in development. If Lech Poznan would accept the offer, who knows where Lewandowski would have ended up (maybe at Real or Barcelona).

Other lesser known aspects of Lewandowski have to do with his lifestyle. In an article published by LaLiga, the care that the 34-year-old has to maintain his form is shown.

Lewandowski also checks sleeping positions to avoid injuries. Of course, he pays special attention to the diet, to get the calories and substances the body needs.

Javi Martínez, a former team-mate of Lewandowski's at Bayern, said that although he had tried hard, he had been unable to convince Lewandowski to try the sweets.

As for his hobbies, the Polish striker likes to play tennis, golf and above all participate in Formula 1 races.


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