Jan Urban hails Pietuszewski’s derby goal: “He’ll make the national team” | OneFootball

The Polish national team coach, Jan Urban, praised without reservations the goal scored by Oskar Pietuszewski of FC Porto during the classic match at Luz against Benfica. In statements to Antena 1, he highlighted the play that allowed the young winger to surpass the central defender Otamendi, stating, "the goal is indeed a very good play. It was a great run that took him into the area where he handled Otamendi very well."

Urban, who closely follows the progress of the 17-year-old winger, believes that he has enormous potential to establish himself in Polish football, but emphasizes that this journey depends on the player's ability to seize opportunities. "I think he can become a major figure in Polish football, but of course, it depends on the player, he has to know how to take advantage," he stated.

The coach also highlighted the need for Pietuszewski to integrate into FC Porto's first team calmly, praising the talent management by the club's technical team. "Certainly, playing like this, sooner or later he will reach the national team, without a doubt," added Urban.

Urban also emphasized the qualitative leap the young player is making in the Portuguese League, where the level of demand is higher than in the Polish league. "He has a lot, a lot of talent. In the Polish league, he was also showing qualities of speed, dribbling, and finishing. Now, in the Portuguese league, the level rises, it is much more demanding," he said.

The coach expressed satisfaction that Pietuszewski chose FC Porto, a club recognized for its work with young talents. The presence of compatriots in the team, such as Kiwior and Bednarek, facilitates the player's adaptation, and Urban also praised the defensive duo, which has shown quality in the national competition.

With the performance development he has shown, Oskar Pietuszewski is on the path to becoming a significant asset for the Polish national team, as long as he maintains his progress on the field.

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