Lewandowski quits the team

Robert Lewandowski announced his withdrawal from the national team after being stripped of the captaincy by coach Michal Probierz.

Lewandowski refused to play for Poland.

In a shocking statement posted on social media, the 36-year-old striker confirmed that he would not play for Poland until Probierz was sacked, highlighting his serious loss of confidence in the current coaching staff.

"Given the circumstances and the loss of confidence in the coach of the Polish national team, I have decided not to play for the national team until Probierz is no longer the coach. I hope that I can still give my best to the best fans in the world ," Lewandowski wrote.

The decision immediately caused a wave of backlash in Polish public opinion and the football world. Fans were also divided, with one side condemning Lewandowski for what was seen as abandoning his national team duties, while the other side felt he was treated with disrespect, especially when the captaincy was handed over to Piotr Zielinski, a midfielder playing for Inter Milan.

There is no denying Lewandowski's stature in the history of Polish football. Since making his debut for the Polish national team in 2008, he has made 158 appearances and scored 85 goals. At club level, Lewandowski conquered the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, won the Champions League in 2020, before continuing his success in La Liga with Barcelona.

Lewy’s announcement of his withdrawal could have a major impact on Poland’s strength. Coach Probierz, who took over the team two years ago, is under great pressure from the public. Some fans have openly asked the Polish Football Association to consider his future in order to “keep” Lewandowski.

Source: https://znews.vn/lewandowski-bo-tuyen-post1559321.html