In the team play report We showed that our players played old ball. We spent more than a third of the time defending around the penalty area, our “idea” in attack was the so-called laga na Roberta, i.e. kicking the ball in the direction of our best striker. Indeed, Wojciech Szczęsny, who was in good shape, saved us from disgrace.
Marek Warzynowski (Onet Sports Review): Up to 36 percent. The Polish national team played matches in the so-called low area, ie the bus is parked. Our tactic is to kick a long ball at Robert Lewandowski. This is according to the report we prepared.
Darius Dziekanovsky: Yes, I read it, that’s how it was. Obviously, the game was missing. We watched other teams play defensively and on the counter. However, players from Morocco, Japan, Korea and Canada in the Belgium match or even Wales in the second half of the match against America, jumped on the attack of the opponents’ players, and went out for a quick attack, as the whole group went out. players participated. Unfortunately, the Polish national team gave us a very primitive form of football.
What was that about?
Did you watch the match against Chile before the tournament?
Yeah.
Already in this friendly match it was clear that this is how we play, there is no other idea, the first objective is to survive. And it worked, so the selector announced with great satisfaction that we had played very well. However, everyone saw that it was the other way around.
It was a distortion of reality. The coach got into such a narrative, he couldn’t figure out what was good and what was bad. Unfortunately, many players also went this way…
What was she supposed to do?
I think players with that experience and position have the right to express their opinion, and they don’t have to pretend they agree with something. They must react when they need to change something in the game. Unfortunately, they did not respond.
Today we confirm that we have left the group, however we have made it only thanks to Wojtek Szczęsny. His fantastic saves and strong concentration meant we never lost more to Argentina or Mexico.
Or maybe we don’t have players for the big ball, as Michniewicz’s supporters have pointed out?
We have some high class players and they should be cornered by the Warriors. Do you really think McAllister or de Paul are great players? And Enzo Fernandez? These are powerful destroying, creative, fighting, running players.
We’ve already had some great players in this tournament, and at a very good point in their careers. Robert Lewandowski, star and leader of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bPyotr Zelensky shines in Naples, the big clubs ask about him. Others in our squad should be De Pauls and Mac Allisters.
But Michniewitz said he wouldn’t turn water into wine.
Such a statement from the mouth of the chosen one is scandalous. These words have no right to be uttered. A coach is supposed to make players believe that they are growing with him, that they can do more.
You see a guy like that and you feel like you’re going to play a big game today. And after such statements, you realize that he not only does not believe in you, but also brings you down. I can’t believe he could say something like that.
Can Poland afford more?
Yes, of course. I hope the new coach will use the attacking potential of the players, and make Lewandowski and Zielinski play to the best of their ability. The question is, who will be the chosen one? I am concerned by the fact that the decision to appoint such a position is taken solely by the President of the Polish Football Association.
Who is just a classic administrator, not a coach.
This determinant selection model should not be adopted at all. Why not use the advice of, say, ex-coaches and other people with authority, experience, and insight into this market? Why appoint an athletic director or vice president of training?
The latter is marginalized in PZPN.
It is a pity that this happens, because this job should be essential, certainly not marginalized… Returning to the selection of the coach, it must be a person with great authority, so that the situation is like in Qatar, where we showed exemplary ball in the Polish League excellent. The one whose climax is the ASEAN conference. But we were playing in the Champions League.
But can we afford this level?
Yes, I am convinced of this, but the successor must make changes. Some of the players’ statements during the World Cup, the fact that they agreed to the Mitchellnowiec match, show that the spirit in this team is lost. The next manager needs to be a character who will salute him and show a positive ball.
Our adventure ended with trophies Prime Minister’s Bonus Scandal.
Another thing is not acceptable. If the players accept a bonus, it must be divided before the tournament and must be approved by the President of the Polish Football Association.
But he doesn’t know anything about it.
This should not happen, and unfortunately it does not reflect well on the organization of work and relationships in the relationship. This bonus should have been reported to the CEO one minute after the proposal was made.
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