Robert Urban is Pursuing the Return of Lewandowski Following His Appointment as Poland's Coach
Following his appointment as the new head coach of the Poland national team, Jan Urban has expressed his intention to encourage Robert Lewandowski to return to the squad. The Bayern Munich striker, who is Poland's most-capped player and all-time leading goalscorer, had made himself unavailable for international duty since June 2025, after being stripped of the captaincy by former coach Michal Probierz [1][2].
Probierz's resignation came amidst tensions and a disappointing World Cup qualifying loss to Finland in June 2025 [1][2]. Urban, who boasts a wealth of experience as a player and coach, including his time as an assistant coach for the Poland national team, is hopeful that his expertise will help in resolving the issues surrounding Lewandowski's role and potentially bring him back into the fold [1][3].
Urban emphasized the importance of Lewandowski's return, stating that Poland cannot afford to not have him in the team. With Poland currently in third place in Group G of World Cup qualifying, the upcoming matches against the Netherlands and Finland in September 2025 are crucial for securing a spot in the tournament [2].
Urban aims to create a positive team atmosphere where all players feel valued and motivated to participate. He believes that a cohesive team environment is essential for success, and he will do everything possible to convince Lewandowski to rejoin the team [2].
Reports suggest that Lewandowski is open to returning to the Poland national team, and Urban mentioned that he would have the opportunity to speak with the striker [1]. Lewandowski played 52 times across all competitions for Barcelona last season, scoring 42 goals as the team won LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de Espana [1].
As Poland prepares for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, the potential return of Lewandowski could significantly boost their chances of securing a spot in the tournament. Fans and football enthusiasts alike will be eagerly awaiting developments in this story.
[1] BBC Sport (2025). Poland appoint Jan Urban as new coach. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59442637
[2] The Guardian (2025). Jan Urban wants to convince Robert Lewandowski to return to Poland national team. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/01/jan-urban-wants-to-convince-robert-lewandowski-to-return-to-poland-national-team
[3] The Telegraph (2025). Jan Urban's coaching career: From Osasuna's youth sides to Legia Warsaw's title win. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/06/29/jan-urbans-coaching-career-osasunas-youth-sides-legia-warsaws/
Jan Urban plans to discuss the potential return of Robert Lewandowski, who scored 42 goals in various competitions last season, helping Barcelona win LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de Espana [1]. Urban believes that a cohesive team environment is vital for Poland's success, and he aims to create an atmosphere where all players feel valued [2]. With Poland in third place in World Cup qualifying Group G, Lewandowski's return could significantly boost their chances of securing a spot in the tournament [2].
