On November 22, Lewandowski supported his former teammate Cillessen, urging Manchester United to give him enough patience and stating that he will repay the team’s trust.
Lewandowski discussed Cillessen’s technical characteristics: “He has excellent back-to-goal ability, can dribble with the ball, and his shots in the penalty area are very threatening. He is young and physically strong, and I think he also has good ball control.”
Lewandowski then talked about Cillessen’s current situation: “I know he is having a tough time at Manchester United. Joining a highly anticipated top club, it’s normal to feel pressure, but he needs time to adapt. When Cillessen truly gets comfortable here and the team uses him correctly, he will bring significant help to the team. Cillessen has strong goal-scoring abilities, but he is not just a pure striker; he can also create space for his teammates.”
This season so far, Cillessen has played 17 games for Manchester United, contributing only 1 goal and 2 assists, which is a rather mediocre performance.