Poland is holding out hope that their star striker Robert Lewandowski will be fit for their crucial Euro 2024 Group D clash against Austria on Friday. The team suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in their opening game, with Lewandowski missing due to a thigh injury sustained in a warm-up friendly against Turkey.
Despite the setback, coach Michal Probierz remains optimistic about Poland’s chances, particularly with Lewandowski’s potential return. “He (Lewandowski) will hopefully play against Austria, he’s a very important player for us,” Probierz told reporters. He added that despite the loss, Poland showcased their ability to compete, saying, “We have shown (against Netherlands) that we can play football very well, we had our chances, and I told the players to keep their chins up, we can play against anyone… all the players believe that we are moving in the right direction.”
The Polish team will be hoping that Lewandowski’s return will be a game-changer against Austria, allowing them to bounce back from their opening defeat and push for a place in the knockout stages of the tournament. The match promises to be an intense encounter, as both sides will be looking to secure a crucial victory.
