Bednarek talks about Lewandowski s withdrawal of Polish captain: We are involved in political disputes that should not exist

Football 5:45pm, 11 June 2025 103

After Lewandowski's revocation, Poland lost 1-2 away to Finland in the European World Cup. After the game, Polish central defender Bednarek, who served as the captain of the field in this game, was interviewed by TVP Sport and talked about the team's chaos recently.

"It's hard for me to sort out my thoughts now, and a lot of analysis is going on in my mind. The only thing that can be thought of is that there is a polarization now. As Poles, we are in a difficult time now. In fact, we are just playing football and representing this country is our greatest pride. As a nation, a team, and representing all Polish fans and players, we should create an environment that is conducive to success. Things have gone off track and we have to adjust our thinking."

"We are a beautiful nation and shouldn't do something like this. It's a difficult time and I understand the frustration of the fans because I know we can do better. I'm angry and disappointed, but this is football, we have to Re-boosting. Most importantly, we are going in the same direction. The atmosphere is very bad now, and our task is to fix it and unite. The situation canโ€™t be worse, we have to make a change. "

" As players, we are involved in political disputes that shouldnโ€™t exist. We want to play without distractions, bring joy to our families and make them proud of our performance. We need to create a good environment, including players, fans, journalists, and everyone who loves football. Ultimately, we all want the Polish national team to succeed. Itโ€™s easier to create a good atmosphere when the results are good. We should support each other when things are bad. I understand that many people are frustrated, but I hope that this situation can change."