The 2 Barcelona stars who will back up Robert Lewandowski at centre-forward next season

An insight into the plans of those behind the scenes at La Liga champions Barcelona to cover for first-choice centre-forward Robert Lewandowski next season has been forthcoming online.

The info comes courtesy of Diario Sport, and points towards the Blaugrana preparing to depend on a pair of rotation options.

First up, unsurprisingly, comes Ferran Torres.

Versatile frontman Ferran is fresh off a fine campaign in 2024/25, which at several points saw the Spanish international’s production in front of goal culminate in calls for him to actually replace Lewandowski as first-choice.

Next time out, though, the former Manchester City man will continue to act as backup to his more high-profile teammate.

And also considered a Lewandowski stand-in when required is Dani Olmo.

Olmo is of course an attack-minded midfielder, but his characteristics make the 27-year-old more than capable of filling a ‘false 9’ role.

When Lewandowski is either injured, fatigued or simply out of form, one of Ferran or Olmo will therefore be ready to step in.

Conor Laird – GSFN

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