Poland boss hails Pietuszewski’s derby goal: “Top finish” | OneFootball

Partnership between Bednarek and Kiwior: “They understand each other very well, right from the start 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.”

Bednarek’s attributes: “He has incredible qualities for heading the ball well, so it doesn’t surprise me. I even think he can score more goals. Scoring gives him more confidence and ends up making him more assured in all set-piece situations.”

Pietuszewski’s goal in the classic: “The goal was a really great play. It was a fantastic run that took him into the box and there he got rid of Otamendi very well. He did very 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.”

Pietuszewski’s progression: “He has 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. 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 with young players and besides that, having two Polish teammates helps with adaptation. I think he can become a big figure in Polish football, but of course it depends on the player, he has to know how to take advantage of it. But from what I’ve noticed, Oskar has his head in the right place. 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. I’m sure that playing like this, sooner or later he’ll make it to the national team, no doubt.”

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