6 – this is how many goals the Polish national team lost in the last two matches of Group 1 of Division A of the Nations League. First, the Poles lost to Portugal in front of their own audience 1:3 (0:2), and then, after a thrilling draw, they drew with Croatia 3:3 (2:3). At times, our team's defense left much to be desired.
Hajto talked to Modric. He heard what Croatians think about Poland
According to Tomasz Hajta, former Polish representative, the team led by Michał Probierz At this point, he needs to focus most on defense. Hajto also recalled a conversation he had with players Croatian national team.
– I met with the Croatians – I talked to Andrej Kramarić, Luka Modric was also sitting there. Out of curiosity, I asked them how their coach was doing [Zlatko Dalić – red.] analyzes us. He said: “take your time, play from left to right and eventually the defenders will make some mistakes.” They are already analyzing us so much, so it proves something – said Tomasz Hajto in the “Prawda Futbolu” program.
He also revealed who he would put in the squad if the Poles had to play with two defensive midfielders against Portugal and Scotland.
– I'm taking Taras Romańczuk and Damian Rasak and I don't care whether they play good football or not. I'm going in the direction of what Julian Nagelsmann did. I'm taking two solid players, let “6” and “8” clean up in defense. I would show up in front of them Zielińskia Szymañski I would put him on the bench, added Tomasz Hajto.
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The Poles have 4 points after four rounds they are in third place in Group 1 of Division A of the Nations League. On November 15, the White and Reds will play away against Portugal, and three days later they will host Scotland. Both matches start at 20.45, live coverage on Sport.pl and the Sport.pl LIVE application.