🇵🇱 'Lewandowski affair' in the Poland squad, tension with the manager | OneFootball

A serious conflict surrounding star striker Robert Lewandowski has shaken the Polish national team. The FC Barcelona player has stated that he no longer wants to play for Poland in the future. At least as long as the current national team coach is Michal Probierz.

The trigger for this statement is apparently Probierz's decision to make Inter midfielder Piotr Zielinski the captain of the Bialo-Czerwoni in the future. Lewandowski is clearly affected by the loss of the captain's armband and has reacted with drastic words on his social media.

"In the current circumstances and due to the loss of trust in the coach of the Polish national team, I have decided not to play for Poland while he is in charge. I hope to be able to play again someday for the best fans in the world", confirmed the '9' of FC Barcelona.

The Polish Football Federation confirmed the change of captain's armband with an official statement: "By decision of Michał Probierz, Piotr Zieliński is the new captain of the Polish national team. The coach has personally informed Robert Lewandowski, the team and all staff."

Lewandowski, author of over 80 international goals in his career, was considered an undisputed leader for over a decade. His withdrawal is not only a bitter setback in sporting terms, but also threatens to plunge the team into an identity crisis. It remains to be seen whether there will be reconciliation or a definitive break.

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