Often the underdogs, and usually causing one or two upsets along the way, Poland looks a strong side ahead of the upcoming Euros. The Orly has not really been a European powerhouse in their history, but they do have a record of being giant slayers, especially in recent history. When it comes to international competition, they have a pretty decent history. In terms of the world cup, Poland has qualified for the tournament eight times. Their best finish to a world cup campaign came in 1974 and 1982 as they finished finished third both times. With a strong side and decent form heading into the tournament, the Poles might very well knock a few of the so-called bigger teams out of the competition this season.
Poland has qualified for the Euros only three times in their history, and all three are recent. Their first run the competition was in 2008 but was not a competition to remember for the Orly. They finished at the bottom of their group, managing to win just a single point. The 2012 Euro campaign was also not something that Polish fans would look back at with joy. Poland once again was knocked out of the group stage after finishing bottom of their group. 2016, however, saw a completely different story. Not only did Poland make it out of their group after finishing second, they managed to beat Switzerland in the round of 16. They were eliminated by Portugal in the quarter-finals but managed to take the match to penalties.
Much like the other smaller teams in the competition, Poland is a side that plays quite well as a unit. Apart from their one superstar up front, the team does not have a big-name player. However, they work very well as a unit and their individual players have had decent performances this season.
The country’s most important player is undoubtedly striker Robert Lewandowski. The Bayern Munich striker seems to be in the prime of his career and is being regarded as the best striker in world football at the moment. The 32-year-old has scored 41 goals in 29 matches for Bayern Munich and also became the club’s highest single-season goal scorer. He will be instrumental to Poland’s form and success at the tournament.
Lewandowski is not the only key player on the Polish side Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been in a good run of form this season, and has tons of experience. The shot-stopper will be crucial not just in terms of shot-stopping, but also in terms of distribution and leadership at the back. Southampton defender Jan Bednarek is also a seasoned veteran of the game and will be an important part of the Polish defensive setup.
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Often the underdogs, and usually causing one or two upsets along the way, Poland looks a strong side ahead of the upcoming Euros. The Orly has not really been a European powerhouse in their history, but they do have a record of being giant slayers, especially in recent history. When it comes to international competition, they have a pretty decent history. In terms of the world cup, Poland has qualified for the tournament eight times. Their best finish to a world cup campaign came in 1974 and 1982 as they finished finished third both times. With a strong side and decent form heading into the tournament, the Poles might very well knock a few of the so-called bigger teams out of the competition this season.
Poland has qualified for the Euros only three times in their history, and all three are recent. Their first run the competition was in 2008 but was not a competition to remember for the Orly. They finished at the bottom of their group, managing to win just a single point. The 2012 Euro campaign was also not something that Polish fans would look back at with joy. Poland once again was knocked out of the group stage after finishing bottom of their group. 2016, however, saw a completely different story. Not only did Poland make it out of their group after finishing second, they managed to beat Switzerland in the round of 16. They were eliminated by Portugal in the quarter-finals but managed to take the match to penalties.
Much like the other smaller teams in the competition, Poland is a side that plays quite well as a unit. Apart from their one superstar up front, the team does not have a big-name player. However, they work very well as a unit and their individual players have had decent performances this season.
The country’s most important player is undoubtedly striker Robert Lewandowski. The Bayern Munich striker seems to be in the prime of his career and is being regarded as the best striker in world football at the moment. The 32-year-old has scored 41 goals in 29 matches for Bayern Munich and also became the club’s highest single-season goal scorer. He will be instrumental to Poland’s form and success at the tournament.
Lewandowski is not the only key player on the Polish side Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been in a good run of form this season, and has tons of experience. The shot-stopper will be crucial not just in terms of shot-stopping, but also in terms of distribution and leadership at the back. Southampton defender Jan Bednarek is also a seasoned veteran of the game and will be an important part of the Polish defensive setup.
