Jun 11, 2024, 4:29 PM
Jun 10, 2024, 5:26 PM

Poland forwards injured in Euro 2024 warmup match

Highlights
  • Poland's star strikers Robert Lewandowski and Karol Swiderski sustained injuries during a warmup match for Euro 2024.
  • Lewandowski left the field with an apparent thigh problem after 32 minutes in the victory over Turkey.
  • The duo's participation in the European Championship is now in doubt due to the injuries.
Story

Poland faced an injury scare as captain Robert Lewandowski and forward Karol Swiderski were injured in a warm-up match against Turkey. Lewandowski suffered a thigh problem while Swiderski hurt his ankle celebrating a goal. Despite the setbacks, Poland managed to secure a 2-1 victory with a late goal. The team's manager, Michal Probierz, provided updates on the players' conditions, assuring that there should be no major issues. Poland is set to kick off their Euros campaign against the Netherlands, who recently defeated Iceland 4-0 in a friendly. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic secured a 2-1 victory over North Macedonia, with Antonin Barak scoring a late penalty winner. The team faced a setback as midfielder Michal Sadilek had to withdraw from the Euro 2024 squad due to a shin injury from a bike accident.

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