Watch: Poland fans rally behind Lewandowski and push for Probierz’s exit | OneFootball

The atmosphere surrounding Robert Lewandowski and the Polish national team is more volatile than ever.

The Barcelona striker made headlines after opting out of Poland’s recent international commitments.

In response, he was stripped of the captaincy. This move sparked a war of words between him and national team coach Michal Probierz. Lewandowski has since declared that he won’t return to represent Poland as long as Probierz remains in charge.

This fallout has shaken Polish football to its core. Lewandowski, seen as a national icon, holds immense influence. His absence from the team has not only drawn criticism but also led to unrest among fans.

The situation reached a boiling point after Poland’s recent defeat to Finland in a crucial World Cup qualifying match. The loss added fuel to the fire, intensifying the criticism aimed at the coach and exposing the cracks within the team.

Polish fans turn on Probierz

Even before the match began, it was clear where fan support lay. Chants in support of Lewandowski echoed through the stadium from the Polish supporters.

These chants only grew louder after the final whistle blew and Poland suffered yet another disappointing result.

As the players walked over to thank the fans, the crowd responded with more chants in favour of Lewandowski and loud calls for Probierz to be sacked. The tension was obvious, with fans showing no sympathy for the coach’s position.

It is evident that the fallout between Lewandowski and Probierz had been growing for months, but the striker’s refusal to join the national squad for this latest round of matches has sparked what now feels like an all-out crisis.

The loss to Finland has pushed public opinion even further against the coach, and it remains to be seen whether the Polish football federation will take action to calm the storm.