If there is one man the Barcelona coaching staff will be eager to have firing on all cylinders this year, it will undeniably be Robert Lewandowski.

The Polish talisman concluded 2023 with mixed sensations, as inconsistencies in front of goal turned out to be a common occurrence.

The 35-year-old superstar had the most big chances missed in La Liga, while his overall play hardly invoked optimism.

With Lewandowski winning the Pichichi Trophy last season and triumphing in La Liga, he has not yet met the lofty standards he has set for himself.

Lewandowski eager to start afresh

However, according to SPORT, Lewandowski has put his game face on and looks to turn his ailing fortunes around this year as he is eager to start 2024 in the best way possible.

As per the report, the former Bayern Munich man has demonstrated his desire to get back in rhythm by leaping onto the turf ahead of everyone else in the final training session before the encounter against Las Palmas.

Lewandowski and Xavi engaged in a discussion on the grass, with the 35-year-old striking a serious attitude at first, followed by laughter.

The Barcelona star is aware that he must lead the team, and failure is simply not an option considering the club’s delicate position in the league table.

The arrival of Vitor Roque is also sure to provide competition, as Xavi admitted in the pre-match conference. But the Brazilian is well-equipped to play a supporting role as a secondary striker.

What’s certain, though, is that Lewandowski’s recent attitude indicates that he strives to paint the canvas of 2024 with strokes of brilliance and resurgence after a difficult first half of the season.

The games will be coming thick and fast in January, and Lewandowski’s contributions will be key in this crucial month.