Although Poland remain in the play-off game after two World Cup matches, their style of play has been criticized, especially in the clash with Mexico. Jakub Kivior referred to the unflattering voices of the fans, who sharply summarized the mood of the white-reds.
In the match against Argentina, the Poles will play for a place in the playoffs of the World Cup, and a draw or a victory over Albiceleste will give them a place in the 1/8 finals. In case of defeat, the white-reds will have to count on a favorable outcome in a parallel game with Saudi Arabia. This means that Cheslav Mikhnevich’s men are likely to play in a very defensive line-up and focus on hindering their opponents.
World Cup. Jakub Kivior on the match against Mexico
The conservative style of the Polish national team is not liked by the fans, who especially criticized the white-reds for a draw with Mexico. Jakub Kivior, who is one of the candidates for the match with Argentina, cited accusations that the team plays football that is unattractive to the eye.
I understand that the fans may not like our style of play, but the main goal should remain to qualify from the group and achieve positive results. We could play more openly, in attack, but that means losing the ball in our half of the field and conceding a goal. he noticed.
There is no room for error in the World Cup
Defender Spezia Calcio stressed that the World Cup is held according to its own rules and the teams cannot, as is the case in championship games, compensate for losses in several matches in a row. “Every goal is important here,” he said.
Kivior also urged not to go to extremes, because the Poles “do not play blindly” and, having taken possession of the ball, do not knock it out. “The tactic is a bit defensive, we want to secure our goal first, but we are scoring points. If it works, why should we change it? he asked rhetorically.
Source: Wprost
