Poland boss: “Pietuszewski could become a big name in Polish football” | OneFootball

FC Porto's performance in the Clássico against Benfica last Sunday crossed borders and caught the attention of Poland's national team coach, Jan Urban, who highlighted three players from the Porto side.

In statements to Antena 1, the Polish coach analyzed the trio consisting of Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, and Oskar Pietuszewski in the match played at Estádio da Luz, which ended in a two-goal draw.

The youngest of the three received the most attention, especially for his high-level performance crowned with a top-quality goal, after a dribble that left Nicolás Otamendi on the ground.

“The goal was a really great play. It was a fantastic run that took him into the box, and there he got past Otamendi very well. He did really well with the dribble because Otamendi thought he was going to win the ball, but he ended up deceiving Benfica’s center-back. Very, very good play, it was a great finish,” the Polish coach began by saying.

“He has a lot, a lot of talent. In the Polish league, he was already showing his qualities of speed, dribbling, and finishing. Now, in the Portuguese league, the level is higher, it’s much more demanding. But on the other hand, he’s in a league where the ball is treated very well, it was an excellent career choice,” Jan Urban confirmed.

“When I found out that FC Porto was interested in Pietuszewski, I was very happy, because it’s a club that knows how to work well with young players, and besides that, having two Polish teammates helps with adaptation. 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. But from what I’ve already noticed, Oskar has his head in the right place,” the coach concluded.

“For me, the important thing is that now he takes his steps in FC Porto’s first team calmly, and you can see that the coach knows how to manage him. Surely, playing like this, sooner or later he will make it to the national team, without a doubt,” said the coach, hinting at a possible call-up in the near future.

Regarding Porto’s two center-backs, Bednarek and Kiwior, Jan Urban assured that he believes in the aerial power of the former Southampton player and praised the duo’s chemistry at FC Porto, which also benefits the Polish national team.

“He has incredible conditions to play well in the air, it doesn’t surprise me. I even think he can score more goals. And scoring goals gives him more security and ends up giving him more confidence in all set-piece situations,” assured the Poland coach.

“They understand each other very well, especially because they also play together for the national team. Now, Kiwior and Bednarek are confirming that quality in the Portuguese league, feeling very comfortable, and that’s why they are delivering excellent performances for FC Porto,” he concluded about the defensive duo.

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