On the stage of the European Cup qualifiers, fierce competition is in full swing. Every participating team is fighting for a ticket to the European Championship. In the process, some teams went smoothly, while others encountered unexpected setbacks. Among them, the performance of the Polish team is particularly striking.
Poland, a team with a rich history in European football, was a surprise in this European Cup qualifier. Their record in the group stage is 2-3, which puts them in fourth place in the group and the prospect of European Championship qualification is in doubt. Such a result has undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to the fans of the Polish team and made people full of doubts about their performance in the European Championship.
However, in the face of such a dilemma, the Polish Football Association did not choose to sit idly by. Following the example of the German Football Association, they decisively announced the blockbuster news: the team's manager Fernando Santos is out of class. This decision is undoubtedly a major change for the Polish team.
Fernando Santos is an experienced coach who has led the Portuguese national team to great results. However, his coaching style and tactical philosophy did not fully match the characteristics of the Polish team, which was the main reason why he was eventually sacked. For the Polish Football Association, choosing a coach that is more in line with the characteristics of the team and the tactical system is undoubtedly an important task for them in the coming period.
At this critical moment, the decision of the Polish Football Association has undoubtedly given Polish football a chance to be reborn. They hope that through this reform, Polish football can rediscover itself and make a name for itself in European football again. And for the Polish players, they also need a new situation so that they can better play their strengths and bring better performances to the country and the fans.
Santos, the 68-year-old Portuguese footballer, was the head coach of the Portuguese national team between 2014 and 2022. During his coaching career, he led the Portuguese national team to a series of brilliant achievements. At the 2016 UEFA European Championship, Santos led the Portuguese national team to a title that was another important trophy in his career. And in 2019, Santos once again proved his coaching ability, leading the Portuguese national team to win the UEFA Nations League title.
However, last year's World Cup in Qatar did not perform satisfactorily, and their defeat in the quarter-finals raised questions about Santos' coaching ability. In addition, Santos has also been criticized for his decision to put Ronaldo on the bench for two consecutive matches in the game, which has also had a certain impact on his reputation. Finally, at the end of last year, Santos decided to step down as the manager of the Portuguese national team. Despite Santos' success in his coaching career with the Portuguese national team, his performances at the World Cup in Qatar and his handling of relations with Cristiano Ronaldo have been a low point in his career.
In January, Santos was appointed head coach of the Polish national team. However, he has led the team through six games since taking office, with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses. Under Santos, the Polish team performed disappointingly. Poland lost 3-1 to the Czech Republic in the European Qualifiers in March, followed by a narrow 1-0 victory over Albania. In the European qualifiers in June, Poland lost 3-2 to Moldova. In September, Poland lost 2-0 to the Faroe Islands, but lost 2-0 to Albania.
It is worth mentioning that certain achievements have been achieved during Santos' coaching period. However, this does not mean that Santos' tactical system and style are successful. In fact, Santos tried to get Poland to play the tactical style of the Portuguese team, that is, control of the ball, combination of pass control, quick counter-attack, etc. However, this style did not suit the characteristics and abilities of the Polish team.
Unlike Portugal, Poland does not have as many skilled, versatile and fast players as Portugal. Instead, they rely more on physical confrontations, set-pieces, long passes, etc. to score goals. Therefore, when Santos tried to get Poland to play the tactical style of Portugal, he did not take into account the actual situation of the team and the characteristics of the opponent.
As a result, Santos' tactical system and style led to problems such as the Polish team's offensive weakness and defensive errors. These problems not only affected the team's performance, but also damaged Santos' reputation.
Santos' tactical choice and lineup arrangement became one of the important reasons why Poland did not perform well in the European Championship qualifiers. His coaching style is too conservative, lacking change and innovation, often using the same old faces and routines from the previous World Cup. This unchanging tactical arrangement made the Polish team lack freshness and vitality in the game, unable to create enough pressure and threat to the opponent.
In addition, Santos has problems with the choice of the front court. He relied too much on Lewandowski and didn't give other players more opportunities and trust. This practice not only deprived other players of the opportunity to exercise and show themselves, but also made the Polish team's offensive means monolithic and lackluster. In the selection of midfield backfield, Santos also appeared too conservative and stubborn, not giving young players more opportunities to show and exercise. This over-reliance on veterans not only deprives young players of the opportunity to grow, but also prevents the overall strength of the team from improving.
Now, Poland is in trouble with the European Cup qualifiers. They need to find a solution as soon as possible or risk missing out on the European Championships. Fortunately, the Polish Football Federation has announced Santos' departure, which means that the Polish team can start looking for a new head coach and get the new coach familiar with the team and players as soon as possible and work out tactical options and changes that suit the Polish team. Only then can the Polish team pick themselves up again and bring more victories and surprises to the fans. #Lewandowski##Ronaldo##Santos#