Robert Lewandowski says Carlo Ancelotti is ‘like an uncle’ to him and suggests he’s reached the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi.

Ancelotti coached Lewandowski at Bayern Munich in the 2016-17 campaign.

“While Jurgen Klopp is a coach who also tries to be like your father, motivating you to give the best, Ancelotti is like an uncle to me,” Lewandowski told Sportweek.

Robert Lewandowski says Carlo Ancelotti is ‘like an uncle’ to him and suggests he’s reached the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi.

Ancelotti coached Lewandowski at Bayern Munich in the 2016-17 campaign.

“While Jurgen Klopp is a coach who also tries to be like your father, motivating you to give the best, Ancelotti is like an uncle to me,” Lewandowski told Sportweek.

“He is always open to dialogue and willing to help. He knows what’s important and what can make the difference for a footballer.”

Julian Nagelsmann has been appointed Bayern Munich coach for the next season.

“We haven’t talked yet, I don’t know him personally, but I think he is a good coach. It looks like someone who can bring out the best from his teams. Those he coached always went beyond expectations, so he must be a good tactician,” Lewandowski said.

Will it be easier for him to score goals in Serie A?

“For sure, I could play more games, 38 rather than 34. I’ve scored a few goals against Serie A clubs in the Champions League. I don’t know honestly, it would depend on the team.

“Maybe it would not be as easy because it’s a very tactical league, but I never really thought about it.

“Many thinks I am a robot, but I am human. For a striker, it’s very important to train every day. It’s crucial to train the mindset to make the best decision in a few seconds. Talent is important, but without hard work it won’t last long.”

Does he consider himself the best striker in the world?

“I’ve been among the best for years, maybe I’m the best, I’d like to be so. The Ballon d’Or was not my target, I won the FIFA Award and the UEFA Best Player, which mean a lot to me.

“Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been up there for so long, but now I can invite them to my table. I think I can sit and talk to them about football, our passion, because I won everything last season.”

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