Robert Lewandowski has defended his decision not to travel to Poland for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after coming under heavy criticism.
The veteran striker finished the season not at his best and felt he needed to take a break, but has been criticised by the media and fans.
Poland play a friendly against Moldova on Wednesday and travel to Finland for a World Cup qualifier, where they are fourth in the table.
“I don’t have to explain why I made this decision. Was it right? When I made the decision, it was right. I thought the team could do it without me. The team doesn’t depend on me,” Lewandowski said. “
I called [coach] Michel Probierz because I wanted to talk to him directly. And I told เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย him that I didn’t feel good physically and mentally. I was in a phase of negotiation at that time and I felt that going to the national team camp didn’t help me at the level I wanted. “People
don’t have all the information. They talk about things and draw the wrong conclusions. Not many people know what happened to me. Professional life is one thing, but personal life is also a must.”
“With all due respect to the media and pundits, ” If I just listen to you guys, I would have quit playing for the national team long ago.”
“I play only for the fans. They have supported me for many years. I play mainly for them and my family.”