It will be Lewandowski’s 141st presentation with the Poland shirt, just before Ter Stegen
Two of La Liga’s great figures obtained by Xavi will face each other at the National Stadium in Warsaw
After a thrilling six-goal draw against Ukraine, who made their 1,000th cap, Germany travel to Warsaw to face Poland in the presence of the azulgranas Marc Ter Stegen -in the German box- and Robert Lewandowski -from the Poles-. Hansi Flick’s side shook hands in a 3-3 draw with the Ukrainians, as Poland prepares for a Euro 2024 qualifier with Moldova, which Germany is already qualified to host.
Lewandowski brings with him Poland’s hopes of joining Germany in the euro. The Barca forward finished the season with 23 La Liga goals, helping to end a four-year league title drought. This will be Robert’s 141st appearance and Fernando Santos’ third game as manager after leaving Portugal.
Timo Werner will not travel to Poland having not fully recovered from an ankle injury, while Lukas Klostermann is also out with a thigh problem.while Ikay Gündogan will rest after winning the Champions League final. Flick is expected to rotate as much as possible, with David Raum, Leon Goretzka and Dortmund forward Julian Brandt among the candidates to start. Benjamin Henrichs could enter alongside Musiala. Naturally, Bayern midfielder Kimmich will be appointed captain of his team for the seventh time.
PROBABLE ALIGNMENTS:
Poland: Szczesny; Bereszynski, Bednarek, Wieteska, Kiwior; Swiderski, Linetty, Zielinski; Frankowski, Lewandowski, Zalewsky.
Germany: Ter Stegen; Klostermann, Ginter, Rudiger; Wolf, Kimmich, Musiala, Goretzka, Raum; Havertz, Fullkrug.
Now: 8.45pm.
Stadium: Warsaw national team.