The appearance of Robert Lewandowski (37, Barcelona), who plays for the Polish national team, cannot be seen.
Last season, Lewandowski scored 27 goals and led Barcelona to the La Liga championship. He ranked second in league scoring with 31 goals, following Kylian Mbappé. Both players are considered among the world's top center forwards, along with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
However, Lewandowski is not happy with the Polish national team. Recently, he rejected a national team call-up, citing fatigue from the season.
Coach Michał Probierz appointed Piotr Zieliński of Inter Milan as the new captain. Afterward, Lewandowski declared that he would not play for the Polish national team, citing conflicts with the coach.
Lewandowski noted, "I have lost trust in the coach in this situation. As long as the current coach is in charge, I will not play for the Polish national team. I hope to have the opportunity to play again for the world's best fans."
Ultimately, it is a de facto pressure that he must step down in order for him to play for the national team. Poland faces a situation where it must compete in June A-matches against Moldova and Finland without its ace.
Lewandowski has participated in 158 A-matches, scoring 85 goals, thus holding all records for the Polish national team. However, there is criticism directed at him for refusing to participate in the national team at a time when the most important World Cup participation is at stake.
Coach Probierz has been in charge of the Polish national team since 2023. He lost credibility after failing to secure even one win in the group stage of the last Euro 2024.
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