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Poland Coach Michał Probierz Steps Down After Finland Defeat and Lewandowski Fallout

He said stepping down would help mend a squad fractured by his decision to strip Robert Lewandowski of the captaincy.

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Polonia, addio Probierz: le dimissioni del ct per il caso Lewandowski
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Overview

  • Probierz leaves with a record of nine wins, five draws and seven losses over 21 matches in charge since September 2023.
  • Under his leadership, Poland failed to advance past the Euro 2024 group stage and dropped to League B in the Nations League.
  • The defeat to Finland in the latest World Cup qualifier intensified tensions with Lewandowski, who departed the team after losing the captain’s armband.
  • Probierz publicly stated that resigning was the best decision for the good of the national team.
  • The Polish Football Federation is set to begin the search for a new national team coach in the coming days.