Despite the furore that has engulfed Probiersz, Poland go into this match as favorites as Scotland chase an unlikely place in the Nations League quarter-finals and a place in pot one for the World Cup qualifying draw. World.
Their first half performance in Porto was very good indeed and they limited the Portuguese as Scotland had done the previous month. The roof collapsed after the break and it seemed like the energy of the Polish players stayed in the locker room during the break.
“I told the players that they had to take it seriously, not to bow their heads, not to hide,” Probiersz added.
“I have been a coach for more than 20 years, but this combination of circumstances happens very rarely. In the first half we controlled the game, we had our opportunities.”
Former Poland captain Jacek Bak has warned the injury-ravaged team to prepare for a very tough game in Warsaw against the Scots and does not believe Friday’s rout will be of any use when the teams take to the Stadium field. Polish National on Monday. .
“I’m sad because before the break we looked very good. And in the second half our whole game collapsed, like a house of cards,” he told Polish newspaper Fakt.
“It will be difficult, but I think we will achieve it. We have a better team than the Scots, we will play at home, we will have to run and fight for this match, but I believe we will achieve it. Especially if we play like we did in the first half against Portugal .
“Now the most important thing for the Poles is to forget about the defeat in Porto and focus on the most important task: defeating the Scots.”
Scotland remain a strong outsider to finish in the top two of this section, with many permutations potentially coming into play throughout what promises to be an exciting night.
However, they will have to overcome a wounded animal and a group of players with a point to prove if they are to have any chance.
