We started with a win in Glasgow, but now the stakes are set to rise. The Reds and Whites face the defending champions Croatia. The good news is that after their first Nations League match, the Poles are top of the group. However, there is also bad news: some of the representatives, including Robert Lewandowski, are complaining of injuries.
Polish football players who started participating in the tournament on Thursday Nations League win over Scotland 3-2 in Glasgowwill face Croatia on Sunday in Osijek. Coach Michał Probierz admitted that some, including Robert Lewandowski, have health problems.
At the press conference this Saturday, the coach announced that he will only be able to define the squad on the day of the match, after consulting the medical team.
We have some problems. It’s not just Lewandowski, but also several other players – said Touchstone.
However, the mood after the first match of group A1 could be good. Poland leads the table and second place is occupied by Portugal, who beat Croatia 2:1.
In Osijek, the hosts – finalists in the previous edition of the Nations League – will want to make up for that failure.
There is always pressure, it is normal. Just as we feel the pressure after the recent failures, we also want to win on Sunday. But we have to be aware that Poland, like us, also has great motivation and, after winning in Glasgow, has gained a lot of self-confidence – assessed the rivals’ coach, Zlatko Dalic.
The 57-year-old coach expressed hope that his players would be able to rest after the intense game in Lisbon.
Ultimately, we want to make the fans happy, both in Osijek and across the country, with a win and a good game. The three points will give us confidence and show that we are on the right track. It is time to end the bad streak – emphasized the Croatian coach.
The meeting will start at 8:45 pm.
