Robert Lewandowski, Poland's all-time leading scorer, announced he will not play for the national team while Michal Probierz remains as head coach, citing a loss of trust following the decision to replace him with Piotr Zielinski as captain. Despite Poland's recent success in World Cup qualifying, their poor performance at Euro 2024 heightened tensions and contributed to Lewandowski's decision. Probierz, who took over in September 2023, is scheduled to speak to the media, addressing concerns ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Finland.
Taking into account the circumstances and a loss of trust in the coach, I have decided to resign from playing for the Poland national team for as long as he remains in charge.
Probierz personally informed Robert Lewandowski, the entire team and the training staff of his decision to appoint Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski as the new captain.
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