Michal Probierz has resigned as Poland head coach following his row with Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona striker Lewandowski mentioned he wouldn’t play for his nation once more after being changed as captain by Piotr Zielinski.
He missed Tuesday’s 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Finland – as did Zielinski attributable to damage – and Probierz has opted to resign “for the great of the nationwide staff”.
Probierz falls on his sword
The 52-year-old mentioned in an announcement: “I’ve come to the conclusion that within the present scenario the perfect choice for the great of the nationwide staff might be my resignation from the place of coach.
“Performing this operate was the fulfilment of my skilled desires and the best honour in my life.
“Thanks, in fact, to all of the footballers I’ve had the pleasure of assembly alongside the best way.
“I’ll preserve my fingers crossed for all of you, as a result of the nationwide staff is our widespread nationwide asset.”
Lewandowski, who’s testifying in a Polish authorized dispute this morning, refused to touch upon Probierz’s departure, saying: “I’ve different issues on my thoughts proper now.”
Probierz took over in September 2023 however has not had the impression the Polish Soccer Affiliation hoped.
They completed backside of their group at Euro 2024 after defeats to the Netherlands and Austria and a draw with France.
Boniek blast for Probierz
And former Poland striker Zbigniew Boniek had little sympathy for Probierz.
He advised Kanał Sportowy: “Typically I really feel sorry for individuals. [In this case] I don’t really feel sorry, as a result of Michał ready this destiny for himself.
“He might have finished it utterly in another way, he had an excellent entrance to the nationwide staff, he had respect from the followers, everybody thought that it might finish effectively, but it surely ended as I had predicted for 2 weeks, that if we lose to Finland, nothing will save him.”
