Poland goes back and calls Pietuszewski against Kaminski's injury

A Polish Football Federation (PZPN) announced in the form of notified issued through official platforms early this Saturday afternoon, that Oskar Pietuszewski is last-minute news on the list of players summoned by Jan Urban for the start of the group phase of the new 2026/27 League of Nations sports season.

“The Polish national selector, Jan Urban, announced an additional call to Oskar Pietuszewski (Oporto FC), for the ongoing internship of the national team,” reads in the short note, which appears less than 24 hours after Jakub Kaminski was injured from the ‘zero’ draw granted before Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the Narodowy Stadion in Warsaw.

This does not mean, however, that the advance will return to Benfica sooner than expected, even because he himself made known, in statements to the Polish television station TVP Sport, which will, at least for the time being, remain with the Polish delegation, waiting for further examinations.

“ At one point, I felt that I had problems with the adductor muscle, and I decided that staying in the field would only make the injury worse. I came to this stage with great expectations. I want to help the team by demonstrating my trust and my qualities. Smart to be in the field, once again, during this stage ", he said.

“ I will stay with the team, because there is a slight opportunity to still be available for the coach, for the last game, in the second round, against Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Zenica.”, he added, assuming that the physical setback that forced him to leave the lawn, at 24 minutes, may be related to the lack of minutes under Marco Silva’s orders.

“It’s a good question, it has some foundation. When I play regularly, my physical condition is better and I feel better. Off the field, I do everything in my power to keep me in shape, but it's not easy when you're out of minutes of play. Training is something else ", completed.

Pietuszewski gains rhythm alongside Bednarek and Kiwir

Oskar Pietuszewski, remember, suffered a muscle injury, still in the preseason, which removed him from the options of Italian coach Francesco Farioli for the start of 2026/27. In fact, the return to the lawns took place only last weekend, when it was launched to the place of Pepê, in the final line of FC Porto's victory over Benfica, by 3-1.

This was, moreover, the reason why Jan Urban did not include it in the list of original Polish summons: “They are treating you very carefully. We, especially in League of Nations games, will not risk a player's health. It is a muscle injury that has reappeared and, therefore, are being even more cautious with it.”.

Already recovered, the young promise may add more minutes alongside the teammates Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwir, in the clashes with Sweden (on Monday at Strawberry Arena), Romania (on Friday at the Stadion Narodowy) and, once again, Bosnia and Herzegovina (on Monday at the Stadion Bilino Polje).