Robert Lewandowski will be suspended for Poland’s upcoming Nations League Division B fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina after accumulating two yellow cards during the September-October international break, according to Polsat Sport.
The 38-year-old Poland captain received his second booking of the current international window during his side’s match against Romania at the PGE Narodowy stadium. The caution means he will be automatically banned for the away fixture in Bosnia, scheduled for Monday, 5 October.
Lewandowski, who now plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, has remained an integral part of manager Jan Urban’s squad. During the opening match of the international break against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 25 September, he started the game and was substituted only in the 87th minute.
He began the following match against Sweden on the bench, entering the pitch in the 88th minute. It was during stoppage time in that encounter that Lewandowski picked up his first yellow card of the window, a booking that would prove significant for Poland’s subsequent fixtures.
Brace against Romania
The veteran forward was restored to the starting line-up for the Romania match, where he played a pivotal role in Poland’s victory. In the 24th minute, Lewandowski was fouled inside the penalty area, resulting in a red card for Romania’s Radu Dragusin. The former Barcelona striker converted the resulting spot-kick to give Poland the lead.
After the break, Lewandowski found the net again to complete his brace. However, his productive performance was marred by a yellow card shown during the first half – his second of the international window and the one that triggers the automatic one-match suspension.
The booking system in the Nations League means players who accumulate two yellow cards across different matches must serve a one-game ban. With Lewandowski sidelined, manager Jan Urban will need to reshuffle his attacking options for the trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What this means for Poles in the UK
Polish football fans in Britain will not be able to watch their captain in action when Poland travel to Bosnia on 5 October. Those planning to follow the match on television or in pubs showing international football should be aware that Poland’s attack will be without its most experienced striker.
For supporters who follow the national team closely, Lewandowski’s absence could be significant as Poland continue their Nations League campaign in Division B. The suspension affects only the single fixture against Bosnia; he will be eligible to return for subsequent matches once the one-game ban is served.
Fans in the UK can typically watch Poland’s Nations League matches through streaming services or sports channels that hold broadcasting rights for UEFA competitions. Manager Jan Urban’s team selection and tactical approach for the Bosnia match will likely be announced closer to kick-off on Monday evening.
