June 16th 2024.
Poland's national team will have to face a tough challenge as they enter the Euro 2024 tournament without their captain, Robert Lewandowski. The team has been placed in the infamous "Group of Death" alongside France, the Netherlands, and Austria. This means they will have to put up a strong fight to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
Unfortunately, the Poles received a major setback even before their first game, as it was announced that Lewandowski will not be able to play against the Netherlands due to a thigh injury. This means that the responsibility of scoring goals will fall on the shoulders of players like Arkadiusz Milik and Krzysztof Piatek.
But why is Lewandowski absent from the team? It turns out that he picked up the injury during a friendly match against Turkey, and was forced to leave the field after just 33 minutes. The team released a statement explaining that Lewandowski suffered a rupture of the biceps femoris muscle, which will keep him out of the first game. However, they are hopeful that he will be able to recover in time for their second match against Austria.
At 35 years old, Lewandowski is considered Poland's greatest goalscorer, with a record of 82 goals in 150 games. He has also been a key player for the team in major tournaments, scoring 7 goals in 18 appearances. His absence will surely be felt, especially since he scored 26 goals in 49 games for his club team, Barcelona, last season.
Despite this setback, Poland is determined to make a mark in the tournament and show their potential. They will face Austria on June 21 and wrap up their group stage against France on June 25. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the team will perform without their star player, and if they can secure a spot in the knockout stages.
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