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Lewandowski: "They told me they took my bracelet off while I was putting my children to bed"

Robert Lewandowski expresses his disappointment at the way he was informed about the removal of his captain's bracelet by the Polish coach, Michal Probierz, and announces his resignation from the national team.

The controversy continues in Poland over Robert Lewandowski's refusal to play with his selection. The striker has announced that he will not return to play with his national team's coach unless Michal Probierz is changed. The latter, however, responded by saying that he had removed the bracelet from the Barcelona striker for "the good of the team". Lewandowski returned to speak in his country, this time to Sportowe Fakty. "I have the impression that the coach bowed to media pressure. He violated our agreements and that's why his attitude surprises me." "I received a surprise call from coach Michal Probierz with the information that he had decided to remove my bracelet. I was not prepared for this news; I was putting my children to bed. The conversation lasted a few minutes. I didn't even have time to inform my family or talk to anyone about what happened, because a few minutes later a message appeared on the official PZPN website. The way in which this news was communicated to me surprised me very much." "I have not been captain for a year or two. I have been wearing the bracelet for eleven years and have been playing for the national team for seventeen years. It seemed to me that certain issues should be handled in another way. Especially since there is a lot of time left until the next concentration. Moreover, we have an important match ahead and everything was communicated by telephone. It should not have been like this. The coach betrayed my trust. However, I want to emphasize: it is not that I suddenly feel offended by the national team. Over the years I have always given everything for the team. The national team is always It was the most important thing for me. At the same time, however, I am very saddened by what happened. It's not even about the decision regarding the bracelet, but about the way it was communicated to me."

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