Probierz resigns as Poland manager in the wake of Robert Lewandowski boycotting the national team with him in charge.
After Robert Lewandowski declared he would not play for Poland under Michal Probierz, the manager resigned.
With 85 goals in 158 games, Lewandowski is Poland’s all-time top scorer. He resigned from his position as captain on Sunday after Probierz appointed Piotr Zielinski in his place.
Probierz’s resignation also comes after Poland lost 2-1 in a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday in Finland.
After three games, the loss dropped Poland to third place in their group with six points, followed by the Netherlands in second place with six points after two games and Finland at the top with seven points after four games.
“I have come to the conclusion that in the current situation the best decision for the good of the national team will be my resignation from the position of coach,” Probierz said in a statement., external
“Performing this function was the fulfilment of my professional dreams and the greatest honour in my life.”
He added: “Thank you, of course, to all the footballers I have had the pleasure of meeting along the way.
“I will keep my fingers crossed for all of you, because the national team is our common national asset.”