Poland boss hails Pietuszewski’s move to FC Porto | OneFootball

Oskar Pietuszewski stood out in Poland before heading to FC Porto, where he had a very happy debut; in his home country, there is already debate about the possible call-up of the winger to the senior national team. Jan Urban, the coach, praised the player but urged caution before moving forward with that decision.

“It’s a debatable issue. Some will say that he could have been called up to the senior national team. Of course he could. But you have to think about what was best for him at that moment. Playing for the youth national team and his club, or, for example, sitting on the bench for the senior national team or playing 10/15 minutes? Is he better than Kaminski, Zalewski, etc.? It’s a topic for discussion,” he said on Saturday, after an event organized by a Polish newspaper.

In a meeting with the press in Poland, he addressed the subject again. “Why should he be promoted to a higher level just because he left the Polish league for FC Porto? No, he’s not going to go straight into the senior national team because of that, but if he continues to play at the highest level, why not? In reality, we will all be following his first steps at FC Porto, whether he plays more or less. It’s a matter of observation,” he explained, praising the choice made by the 17-year-old footballer.

“It seems to me that the choice was very good, because it’s a technical style of football, and he is a player who has very good technique for his age, he’s talented, has excellent dribbling. And, certainly, in a team like this it’s easier to fit into the group. An additional advantage is the fact that there are two compatriots there, very experienced, who play, and who will certainly help him in this initial adaptation. Can he play? Of course he can. He’s a young guy and he’s joining a team with enormous potential,” said Jan Urban.

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