Poland’s record goalscorer Robert Lewandowski says he will not play for his country while Michal Probierz is manager after being replaced as captain.
The 36-year-old striker has 85 goals in 158 appearances for his country but is not part of his national team’s squad during the current international window.
A statement from the Polish FA on Sunday said Probierz had “personally informed Robert Lewandowski, the entire team and the training staff of his decision” to appoint Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski as the new captain.
“I hope I will still have another chance to play again for the best fans in the world.”
The Poland FA also said Probierz will answer questions at a news conference on Monday prior to Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Finland, and will be joined by Zielinski, 31.
Probierz, 52, took over as coach in September 2023 but his side finished bottom of their group at Euro 2024 as they became the first country to be knocked out of the tournament.
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Source: BBC
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