Poland’s talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski was forced off injured after just 32 minutes in their 2-1 victory over Turkey in Warsaw on Monday, raising concerns ahead of Euro 2024. His strike partner, Karol Swiderski of Hellas Verona, also left the field after injuring his right ankle while celebrating Poland’s 12th-minute lead.
Adding to Poland’s woes, Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik was sidelined following an injury against Ukraine on Friday. Milik underwent selective arthroscopic meniscectomy surgery on the medial meniscus of his left knee and is now in rehabilitation, with no specific recovery timeline provided.
Poland, grouped in Group D, will kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against the Netherlands on June 16, followed by matches against Austria and France. Lewandowski, the national team captain with 82 goals in 149 appearances, at 35, is preparing for his fourth European Championship.
Meanwhile, Turkey, placed in Group F, will face Georgia on June 18, followed by encounters with Portugal and the Czech Republic.