Injuries and fatigue – Legia played three matches during the week – with Silesia, Jagiellonia and Piast. Along the way, she lost two players who made the difference in the offensive – we are talking about Jose Kante (13 goals and 5 assists) and Marko Vesović (the best league player in the spring). Added to this were the injuries of Maciej Rosołek, Tomas Pekhart, Arvydas Novikovas, Vamara Sanogo and William Remy. Players have not passed the normal preparatory period, they are not prepared to play at full intensity every three days. This is not just a Legia problem, it affects most bands in Europe. It is important to have the appropriate strength of individual players. But even this is not always possible. Walerian Gwilia was supposed to rest in Bialystok, but Pekhart suffered a warm-up injury and Georgian had to slap from the first minute. It is a pity that PZPN did not lean on expert advice and did not introduce five changes in matches. These are in the Premier League or La Liga and it doesn’t bother anyone. Offensive quality in Legia does not look as good as it looked a month ago, but unfortunately in these conditions it is obvious.
The team is strength – After a series of injuries in the offensive, the only player who may be feared by rivals because of the technique, general skills and control of the ball is Luquinhas. Others have their advantages, they are often able to use them for the benefit of the team, but they are not players who can ridicule an opponent, who must be careful from the first to the last minute. Although the numbers of Paweł Wszołek arouse respect, he is a footballer based on great physical preparation and speed. Just like Mateusz Cholewiak. Walerian Gwilia, on the other hand, is extremely hard-working, but he is not a footballer who with one feint or body balance makes an advantage in front. The team is Legia’s strength. In each match, someone else can be a hero. Gwilia was the one with Silesia, Cholewiak could be with Jagiellonia – he lacked accuracy, in the clash with Piast he was young Maciej Rosołek. Legia plays consistently, is tactically disciplined. When he loses, his attitude or style does not change. There is persistent pursuit of changing the result, which is often successful.
The goal is getting closer – In the match against Piast we saw many changes – Paweł Stolarski was replaced on the right by Artur Jędrzejczyk – the captain was resting in Bialystok. From the first minute we saw Andre Martins – he started the meeting with Jagiellonia on the bench. Mateusz Cholewiak was among the substitutes, who was a basic player three days ago. Tomas Pekhart appeared in the attack at his own request, who suffered an injury in Podlasie and did not play there even a minute. Head coach Aleksandar Vuković rotates with players. All to achieve the goal, i.e. to win the title of Polish champion as soon as possible. The point in the match with Piast is a slight hunger, but it should be respected. The draw brought legionnaires one step closer to the goal. Four games before the end of the games Legia has eleven points advantage and twelve to win. Perhaps the title of Polish champion will be won in Poznan. The sooner the goal is achieved, the sooner we will be able to watch young players on the pitch – Radosław Cielemęcki, Piotr Pyrdoł, Mateusz Praszelik, and maybe even younger Szymon Włodarczyk or Ariel Mosór.
No need to complain – Reviewing comments on social media or on Legia websites, one can notice complaints about the level of matches involving Legia that the Polish champion should play much better. But in this league no one is playing better at the moment, and besides, the coaches warned that it might look like this. – We only had three weeks to prepare. It is not possible to get the best physical and sports form right away. You need to look for ways to make the disposition optimal for the moment. It’s a big challenge for coaches and players – said Łukasz Bortnik, a specialist in physical preparation. – I do not like to say that after a break our game will not be top flight. I take it for granted, but this cannot be the point we will think about. Our task will be to work the best and play the best from the first meeting – added Aleksandar Vuković. And yet both trainers did not assume the plague of injury. Therefore, you need to win the championship as soon as possible, and then focus on building a team for European cups.
Master in Poznań ?! – The title of Polish champion always tastes great, and the title won in Poznan has its additional flavor. Legia’s players are going to Greater Poland for the match against Lech in a week and they can secure the championship. Therefore, all hands on board, the goal is at your fingertips. Below is our favorite movie from the stadium at ul. Bulgarian and definitely a match that we will remember forever.
