Robert Lewandowski, FC Barcelona’s leading scorer from last season, has made a decisive announcement regarding his future with the Polish national team. According to renowned sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Lewandowski has stated that he will not don the Polish national jersey as long as Michał Probierz remains head coach.
Ahead of their third European World Cup Qualifier match, Poland’s star forward Lewandowski made a shocking announcement about his participation against Finland on Tuesday. His decision is directly tied to the presence of Michał Probierz as the head coach.
In light of the recent announcement by Probierz regarding the upcoming game against Finland, Lewandowski has opted not to join the national squad as long as Probierz continues in the head coaching role.
Romano recently shared on his X account: “OFFICIAL: Robert Lewandowski announces that he will not play for Poland again as long as the Poland coach Michał Probierz is in charge.”
Lewandowski’s bold decision explained
Lewandowski, in a candid post on his Instagram account, expressed his discontent with the current leadership. “Given the circumstances and my loss of trust in the Polish national team’s coach, I’ve decided to pause my participation with the national team until there is a change in leadership. I hope to return and represent the best fans in the world once more,” Lewandowski stated.
This decision follows a controversial move by the Polish national team, which recently announced via their official social media channels a shake-up in team leadership.
“Head coach Michał Probierz has appointed Piotr Zielinski as the new captain of the Polish national team,” the statement read. “The coach informed Robert Lewandowski, as well as the entire team and coaching staff, about his decision personally,” the team further detailed on their platforms.
Lewandowski’s departure marks a significant moment in Poland‘s soccer, leaving fans and analysts speculating about the future dynamics of the squad. As one of the team’s most influential players, his absence will undoubtedly be felt both on and off the field.