The Polish national team lost November matches against Portugal (1:5) and Scotland (1:2). As a result, they were relegated to the B division of the Nations League and will theoretically have a more difficult task in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After the last matches, the players and coach Michał Probierz have to face a lot of criticism.
Dariusz Szpakowski speaks directly about Michał Probierz's Polish national team. “Let's stop…”
Commentator Dariusz Szpakowski shared his feelings after the last training camp. The Polish microphone legend did not intend to hide his disappointment with the national team's performance. – I'm disappointed. Did I expect more? Yes. (The League of Nations – ed.) is a testing ground where you can test, but Touchstone I would like to ask for consistency – he said to TVP Sport. And he used an illustrative example: – It cannot be that Bartosz Bereszyński comes to 10 matches, plays in one and turns out to be the best player on the field, at least in the defensive formation.
Szpakowski has a specific appeal to Probierz. – Let's stop looking. The coach has his own thoughts, a team of advisors and a crystallized squad that must appear in the March World Cup qualifying matches. […] There seems to be a lot of time, but also little, so the first request is to stabilize the squad and focus on those who are available. And we know who is predisposed to the starting eleven, he said.
Dariusz Szpakowski suggests how Michał Probierz can solve the problem of the Polish national team
The 73-year-old pointed out the team's big problem. And he suggested how to solve it. – We need to improve our defensive play. Your colleagues, great coaches, taught me that defensive play is the game of the entire team, not just the defensive line. I don't consider myself as much of an expert as Probierz, but maybe let's try to play with four at the back. Let's not be so predictable when it comes to constantly playing with three defenders, he said.
Finally, Szpakowski emphasized that the staff can continue to count on their warm support. Although of course it has to improve eventually. – Despite disappointment, bitterness and disappointment, we all support the Polish national team with all our hearts. To start playing up to our expectations, conceding fewer goals and scoring goals from created situations – he concluded with wish.
The Polish national team will play the next matches in: March next year. These will be friendly matches or qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup (depending on whether we are in a five-team group). Poles' rivals in the fight for world cup will be known after the draw scheduled for December 13.