Overview

• Probierz announced his resignation on June 12 after concluding that his departure was best for the national team.
• He removed Lewandowski as captain before the Finland match and appointed Piotr Zieliński in his place.
• Lewandowski responded by vowing to withdraw from national duty while Probierz remained in charge.
• Poland’s 2-1 defeat to Finland has placed their World Cup qualification campaign in jeopardy.
• PFA president Cezary Kulesza had summoned Probierz for talks and insisted on accountability over results.