The striker shouldn’t be comfortable
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has apologized to Poland followers after lacking a penalty towards Mexico within the staff’s World Cup opener on Tuesday.
The striker missed the possibility to web for the primary time at a World Cup when he noticed his spot-kick saved by goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
Lewandowski took to Instagram after the sport to elucidate how he’s feeling proper now.
“We played smart and should win,” he mentioned. “This is getting harder for me to accept. Sorry, and thanks for all the words of support. We keep striving to qualify.”
Poland face Saudi Arabia subsequent and will likely be cautious of a staff that has already shocked Argentina in Qatar, coming from a purpose right down to win 2-1.
Lewandowski was requested concerning the end result and admitted he was as stunned as everybody else to see Lionel Messi and Co. crushed by a staff ranked at No. 51 on this planet.
“Surprised? Of course. There is some surprise but this is the World Cup so you have to be ready for everything,” he mentioned.
“Now we’re wanting ahead to the subsequent sport towards Saudi Arabia and for us it is going to be an important sport.
“We have to show everything from our side and we know that it will be a very difficult game.”
Poland and Saudi Arabia will play on Saturday earlier than Mexico tackle Argentina in Group C.