Lewandowski's resignation: Coach abused my trust!

Lewandowski's resignation: Coach abused my trust!

Robert Lewandowski, the Polish national team's record goalscorer, was removed as captain by team boss Michal Probierz. According to laola1.at, Probierz said that the captain's armband meant nothing for Lewandowski, but it changed a lot for him personally. Lewandowski reacted to the short notice in which he was informed by Probierz while putting his children to bed with great incomprehension and hurt.

The official announcement of his removal was published a little later on the website of the Polish Football Association (PZPN). Lewandowski emphasized that such decisions should be communicated differently and more transparently. He accused the coach of abusing his trust. As a result, the striker announced that he no longer wanted to play for the national team under Probierz's management.

New captain and upcoming games

Piotr Zielinski has been appointed as the new captain of the Polish national team. However, he stated that he would not comment further on this decision. The team has an important World Cup qualifier against Finland next Tuesday, while Poland recorded a friendly win against Moldova 2-0 on Friday.

Lewandowski's decision not to play for the national team for the time being depends on [eurosport.de]. Lewandowski, who scored 85 goals in 158 international matches, also expressed his desire to be able to play for the fans again. There were mixed reactions from fans regarding his decision, with some blaming him and stressing that no player should be above the coach.

Probierz, who has been in office since September 2023, appears to be sticking to his decision. The events surrounding Lewandowski highlight the tensions within the team, which could potentially have an impact on the upcoming World Cup qualifying appearances.