Social media post sparks uproar as Lewandowski refuses to play for Poland
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has opted to abstain from representing his nation in international matches.
Renowned soccer star Robert Lewandowski, with an impressive 158-game appearance and 85 goals scored, has taken an unprecedented step, boycotting Poland's national team. This bold move comes following a dispute with the team's coach, Michal Probierz.
In a bold statement on X, Lewandowski declared, "Given the circumstances and the loss of trust in the coach of the Polish national team, I have decided to stop my activity in the Polish national team as long as he is in office." In essence, he is calling for Probierz's dismissal.
Lewandowski holds out hope for a future where he can play again "for the best fans in the world," having previously graced the fields for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Despite his decision, Poland will play in Finland on Tuesday in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers.
In an interview with Polish TV station TVP Sport, Lewandowski revealed that he informed the coach that he was "feeling physically, but especially mentally, not well."
A Change in Leadership
Before Lewandowski's post, coach Probierz had made a controversial decision: he announced that in the future, Piotr Zielinski, not Lewandowski, would be the captain of the national team.
According to a statement issued by the federation, Coach Probierz personally informed Robert Lewandowski, the entire team, and the coaching staff about his decision.
Past Challenges and Future Hopes
While Probierz's performance as national coach has been erratic, with Poland finishing as the winless bottom in the Euro 2024 group stage and suffering a 1:2 home defeat against Scotland, which sealed their relegation from League A of the Nations League, there remains optimism among certain quarters.
Some view Lewandowski's departure as a positive step for the team. Despite the current turbulence, Lewandowski has left the door open for a possible return in the future, contingent upon changes in the coaching setup.
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/dpa/sid
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Enrichment Data:Lewandowski boycotted the Polish national team due to a combination of issues from a change in leadership, trust issues with the coach, and poor team performance under Probierz.Lewandowski hinted at a possible return to the national team in the future once changes occur in the coaching setup.Poland's World Cup qualification could potentially be affected by Lewandowski's absence, given his significant contribution to the team.Some sections of the Polish football community see Lewandowski's decision as a positive step for the team, perhaps signalling a shift in leadership and direction.
I am not sure about the future of the Polish national team, but the current conflict between Robert Lewandowski and Coach Michal Probierz seems to be disruptive. Despite being a sports-analysis enthusiast, I find it hard to predict how this situation will affect Lewandowski's football career or Poland's performance in the World Cup qualifiers.
