impressive goalscoring record has not earned him any
privileges from Pep Guardiola.
Robert Lewandowski's remarkable scoring feats have not seen
the striker earn preferential treatment from his Bayern Munich
coach Pep Guardiola, who expects more than just goals.
The Poland international has netted an exceptional 12 strikes in
eight Bundesliga appearances this campaign, while his record
for club and country combined in all competitions this season is
even more impressive - 22 goals already in just 16 games.
But the 27-year-old former Borussia Dortmund man is adamant
Guardiola does not judge him on his marksmanship alone.
"I don't think the coach approaches me differently when I score
more goals. It's the same. I'm sure he is happy with my goals,
but he also wants me to play good football and help my team-
mates," Lewandowski told the official UEFA website.
"I know that I don't have to score in every single game for the
coach to be happy with my performance. Sometimes my
movements on the pitch are more important for him, how I
exploit the space and how I generally perform.
"Goals not only help me, but the whole team. They're something
the coach doesn't just expect from me. I am not a striker who is
only waiting in the penalty box to score a goal. I move, make
passes and look for opportunities for others."
Lewandowski will look to hit the back of the net yet again when
Bayern visit Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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