Poland supervisor Michal Probierz resigned on Thursday following a row over his resolution to switch the nation’s report goalscorer Robert Lewandowski as captain.
Lewandowski mentioned on Sunday he would not play for the nationwide group for so long as Probierz was in cost.
The Barcelona ahead was changed by Inter’s Piotr Zielinski as Poland’s captain for his or her latest worldwide fixtures in opposition to Moldova and Finland.
Lewandowski cited “bodily and psychological tiredness” as the explanation for making himself unavailable for his nation throughout the present worldwide window.
The 36-year-old is Poland’s all-time report goalscorer with 85 targets in 158 appearances.
Probierz’s resolution to resign additionally follows Poland struggling a 2-1 loss to Finland in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, leaving them third in Group G after three video games.
“I’ve come to the conclusion that within the present scenario the very best resolution for the great of the nationwide group can be my resignation from the place of coach,” Probierz mentioned.
“Performing this operate was the fulfilment of my skilled goals and the best honour in my life.”
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Probierz took over from Portuguese Fernando Santos as Poland’s supervisor in 2023, taking them to Euro 2024 the place his aspect have been the primary group to be eradicated.
In his 21 matches in cost, he received 9, drew 5 and misplaced seven.
He added: “Thanks, in fact, to all of the footballers I’ve had the pleasure of assembly alongside the best way.
“I’ll maintain my fingers crossed for all of you, as a result of the nationwide group is our widespread nationwide asset.”