Lewandowski: I am very angry that Szczesny left me; the game against Bayern will be different from two years ago

On September 2, local time, Poland captain Lewandowski attended the national team press conference. He talked about Szczesny's retirement, the future of his national team, Barcelona's excellent start, and his feelings after the Champions League was drawn against his old club Bayern Munich again.

About Szczesny's retirement

"This is definitely a sad news. Such an excellent and charismatic player has left the national team. Thank you for everything he has done and thank you for everything he has brought to the national team. For me, this is also a personal situation. We have experienced a lot together in the training camp, and we know each other very well in private. I am very angry about this decision because he left me (laughs). He chose a different path. Of course you have to respect that and pay high respect to everything he has done on the court and the vitality he brings."

"From a football player's perspective , I have great respect for what he brings to the national team, he has played in so many games. I want to thank Wojtek, when I didn't score, he was defending and we won, or at least didn't lose. ”

Own future in the national team

"My current goal is to represent the Polish national team in the UEFA Nations League. We will play some strong opponents and will not think too far ahead (such as the World Cup qualifiers). I focus on the present and I want to have fun playing for the national team."

"Five years ago, I talked to Wojtek about his possible retirement. For me, it's an everyday topic. But his decision will not affect me, Because each of us is different."

Excellent start in Barcelona

"I understand that it's only the beginning of the season. We've started well and that has a big impact on confidence. I think this season will be a big challenge for the players and a learning experience for the decision-makers. It will be an art to maintain the highest level."

New coach Flick

"It's always difficult to draw clear conclusions at the beginning of the season and you need to be patient. Every coach has his own ideas and methods. It's difficult to compare Flick with others. Every new coach brings changes. "I am happy with the result. I am looking forward to these games. This game against Bayern will be different from two years ago. I think it is a good draw from that point of view. We will see what the new Champions League looks like. We will see how it works."

Reference source: Onet