Lewandowski Wants to Play for Poland Again, Says New Coach
Robert Lewandowski confirms he wants to return to the Poland national team, says new coach Jan Urban. Find out what this means for Poland's World Cup qualifying campaign.
“I spoke with Robert Lewandowski by phone and asked if he wanted to come back...”
Poland's new manager, Jan Urban, revealed that Robert Lewandowski wants to return to the national team. Lewandowski had quit playing for Poland in June after a dispute with former coach Michal Probierz over being stripped of the captaincy. Probierz had taken away Lewandowski's armband and given it to Piotr Zielinski, citing that Zielinski had good conversations with the players and was the best decision for the team at that time.
The Controversy:
Lewandowski's Reaction: The Barcelona striker announced on social media that he wouldn't play for Poland as long as Probierz remained the coach, citing a loss of trust.
Probierz's Resignation: The controversy led to Probierz's resignation on June 12, 2025, with the Polish Football Association accepting his decision.
New Captain: Piotr Zielinski was named the new captain after Lewandowski was stripped of the role.
Current Situation:
Jan Urban, the new Poland manager, stated that Lewandowski may not be reinstated as captain if he returns to the team. Urban's comments come after Lewandowski expressed his desire to play for Poland again, potentially opening the door for a return to the national team.
Jan Urban talks about potentially reinstating Robert Lewandowski as the team's captain. Lewandowski had quit playing for Poland after a dispute with former coach Michal Probierz over being stripped of the captaincy. Urban said, “I wouldn't just like to talk to Robert, but also to those involved - Piotr Zielinski and the players on the team council,” indicating that discussions on the topic are ongoing.
Urban's comments come after Lewandowski expressed his desire to return to the national team. The Barcelona striker's potential return could significantly impact Poland's World Cup qualifying campaign. Poland currently sits third in their group behind Finland and the Netherlands, and Lewandowski's experience and skill will be invaluable to the team.
He has opened the door for discussions about the captaincy. Urban said, “The decision will be mine, but I'd like to listen to the players and find out what they think,” regarding Lewandowski's possible reinstatement as captain.
Lewandowski's Return:
Urban revealed that Lewandowski wants to play for Poland again, stating, “I spoke with Robert Lewandowski by phone and asked if he wanted to come back. He said yes. So we've taken a step forward.” Lewandowski's return could significantly boost Poland's World Cup qualifying campaign.
Upcoming Matches:
Netherlands vs Poland: September 4, 2025 (away)
Poland vs Finland: September 7, 2025 (home)
Lewandowski's Legacy:
Lewandowski, 36, has scored 85 goals in 158 appearances for Poland, making him the country's all-time leading scorer. His experience and skill will be invaluable to the team if he returns.
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