Poland

Robert Lewandowski’s impressive performance in Barcelona’s 2-1 win against Athletic Club did not go unnoticed by coach Hansi Flick. The coach, who has previously worked with Lewandowski at Bayern Munich, commended the striker for his fitness and work rate off the ball. Flick emphasized that Lewandowski’s professionalism and dedication to his fitness have been key
Poland coach Michal Probierz made a strategic decision to hold back all-time top scorer Robert Lewandowski until two-thirds of the match against Austria had passed. This decision was taken in consultation with the medical team and Lewandowski himself. Probierz believed that introducing Lewandowski later in the game would give Poland a chance to break through