US EditionStar Striker Robert Lewandowski Says He'll No Longer Play for Poland While Michal Probierz Is Coach
- Robert Lewandowski announced on Sunday that he will not play for Poland while coach Michał Probierz remains in charge.
- Lewandowski cited physical and mental tiredness and a loss of trust in Probierz, who replaced Fernando Santos in 2023, as reasons for his decision.
- Probierz removed Lewandowski as team captain, appointing Internazionale midfielder Piotr Zieliński, and Poland recently won their opening two World Cup qualifiers.
- Lewandowski, 36, Poland's all-time leading scorer with 85 goals in 158 appearances, announced that due to his concerns about the current coach, he has chosen to step away from international duty for the time being.
- Lewandowski's absence leaves Poland's squad without their veteran forward ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Finland and suggests possible team changes.
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Ex-Bavarian star Robert Lewandowski breaks with Poland and accuses the coach of breaking his trust. The national team loses without him in the World Cup-Quali.
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Robert Lewandowski decided to leave the Polish selection and since then he has been subjected to criticism in his country. Worse, he is not supported by his teammates and the president's entourage has asked him to come back to his...
A Polish football player told me why he wouldn't play for the team.
Chicago Tribune
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Robert Lewandowski will not play for Poland as long as Michał Probierz remains head coach, the Barcelona forward said. The 36-year-old Lewandowski, who holds the record with 158 appearances for his country and is the club's all-time top scorer with 85, cited fatigue from the season with Barcelona as a reason for sitting out the 2-0 friendly win over Moldova on Friday and the World Cup qualifier against Finland on Tuesday. P…
Robert Lewandowski broke with Poland's national team. Between the superstar, coach and teammates it is supposed to boil. Now there are new details!
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