It was supposed to be an easy season in the league for Legia Warsaw. Before the start of the tournament to some it seemed that the top positions are already divided, and no one interferes Polish champion to defend the title. Legia had in hand all the advantages, she had dealt the cards and quickly secure a follow-Polish championship.
The first priority was the Champions League, then the good show in the Europa League. The latter succeeded in pretty decent, and no one cared that by playing in European competition and rotation, he applied Henning Berg, Legia lost in the league next points. Reasons for alarm there was no – slip also ranked among Lech Poznan, and mainly by weakness “Kolejorz” there was a belief that no one can threaten the team from the capital.
Everything under control? None of this
– did not play so well today as we can, even though we created three times as many situations gate of Lech and we were able to score a lot of goals – said Henning Berg, manager of the Legion.
– We have to accept this result and try to properly prepare for the last six matches of the season – he added.
Legia for a very long time seemed Ski Team, which controls what happens in the competition. She could lose the meeting by the fact that she had the opportunity to exchange virtually all of the basic composition of the most important matches in the Europa League. But before she began to talk about the crisis, convincingly won the next game and stayed alarm canceled.
The myth that the Legion has two equivalent jedenastkami fell relatively quickly. But now it turns out that even the basic composition of Polish champions is not what it could guarantee success in the league. Recent months have shown too, as an important figure Miroslav Radović. Of course the money that Legia got a Serb for the transfer to China, are not to be sneezed at, and his absence is not the only problem Berg’s team. You can, however, get the impression that Radović was a key player of this team and in this moment definitely lacking someone who would take on their shoulders the burden of responsibility.
When Radoviciu most of the players on the court looked just better. If his deputy was to be Ondrej Duda, it is for the moment significantly reduced flights. After an autumn round in Słowaku hard to see this player that was impressive technique and creativity, driving shares of the Legion, scoring and assisting. It is no wonder that it has come to be loud about the fact that large transfers to strong club is only a matter of time. The problem is that all these speculations have a negative impact on the Duda.
The Legion at this time lacks leadership. For a long time considered to be his Ivica Vrdoljak, Croat however chimerical game, commits more and more costly mistakes. It is hard to deny him the heart to play, but purely football strengths in his case are not something that could elevate the Legion to the next level. In Saturday’s match with Lech was one of the weakest on the pitch. But those who aspired to the Legion few honorable titer, there was more.
Michal Kucharczyk enrolled in this match mainly wasted situation alone with Jamin Buriciem and embarrassing attempt to force a penalty kick, after which he was booked. You have to give him that an assist at the gate Vrdoljak, well-breaking ball from a corner, and in the end overdub the box to Guilherme, who made a over the goal post.
The Invisible was the second winger, Michael Gyro, it was difficult to see on the pitch as Ondrej Duda. Tomasz Jodłowiec and Ivica Vrdoljak focused on securing the central zone of the pitch, although in the case Vrdoljak can not be considered successful. After his loss to the grid he hits Linetty, and his “quest” for Zaur Sadajewem, after which a Chechen could give a beautiful shot Lech three goals, showed how helpless moments in the Croat defense. Just write that ran behind enemy more than thirty meters, and yet it does not even come close to depriving him of his possession.
– Of course I am disappointed with this defeat. We did not play at his level. We had three times more chances of Lech to get goals, but we lacked effectiveness – said Berg.
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Happiness ended up at the crucial moment
The Polish Cup final showed that the Legion could be self-serving, use situations in important moments and win in matches, which is no better than him. Often indulged rivals initiative to yourself backwater and mercilessly append points to your account after games at most mediocre. This game can attest to the class and experience, because in the race for the championship is the most important regularity.
What really is the level of the Legion? At this point it is difficult to say, because the Polish champion does not present a distinctive style of play, from match to match looked as if he wanted to tap into what will your opponent. Increasingly he began to play after this, when the rival netted. The team was able to motivate, move up a gear and decide a match on their favor. But it is hard to expect that such has happened forever. It worked in the last match of Pursuit, Polish Cup final with Lech.
In Saturday’s game with “Kolejorz” was a close tie, but only Legia started playing from the point where losing difference of two goals. This time we ran out of time. Draw was within, but it must be emphasized that Lech to a greater extent he wants to play football. After the final whistle Legia could be disappointed. Statistics allow you to believe that the Legion was in the game better – it had the advantage in possession, gave more shots. In this case, however bald figures misrepresent the reality.
– In general, I am not convinced that we will get the championship. The worst thing is that recently we happen often that we start to play until after the loss goal. Now fortunately turned away from us and by the end of the match we were not able to score the goal that – said Dusan Kuciak, the goalkeeper Legion.
Weathering the locker room is a must
Henning Berg collects more and more criticism. Initially, the fans spoke about him in superlatives – the team under his leadership presented himself very well and there was no reason to complain. Recently, however, the negative reviews appear regularly.
The first obrywał trainer for the application of the rotation, then the foreground increasingly began to host a matter of Orlando Sa. Berg reached after him rarely, and when it did, it seemed that no matter how well you play Portuguese, and so the next match will start on the bench. Instead, the Norwegian will put on the 36-year-old Mark Saganowskiego.
It certainly deserved a player who can always score goals and according to Berg’s very well realized the idea tactical. They are, however, in most matches, in which he played, he looked better than Saganowski, pose a big threat in front of goal rivals and animated game of the team.
The Legion missing just such a player, one of his skills, someone who takes the burden of playing for each other. However striker still can not convince the coach and his future in Warsaw is in question.
If Legia not win the championship, airing locker room can be really serious. Boguslaw Leśnodorski was not satisfied with the game team in recent months and hardly blame him. Improvement did not bring the conversation with the players, but changes will have to wait until the summer transfer window.
Fans can already say goodbye to Helio Pinto, she joins him prawodpodobnie also Inaki Astiz, the contract also ends with Mark Saganowskiego. There were reports that the team will leave too Dossa Junior, who this season more often than on the pitch stays in doctors’ offices. The fully form and health is one of the best defenders in the Ekstraklasa, but fans of the Legion would have to look in the memory, the last time I viewed it on the pitch.
It is possible that Legia will try once again wytransferować the club Michael Żyrę, however, can be a difficult task, considering the discount forms player. The submissions transfer, which is tempted Ondrej Duda, said this season the most. His departure is a foregone conclusion, and the most important question in this momen may sound – as far as its weaker in recent months will reduce the price game player?
For those players comes dissatisfied with their situation Jakub Kosecki, who this season occasionally gets the chance. The queue to leave is long and shows that the team will need major reinforcement, especially in the case where the title goes Legion near the nose. And if that happens, there is no chance for it to consecutive year dream to fight for the Champions League.
Source: TVN Agency / x-news
Everything in the legs Lech
– In the end we managed to win at Łazienkowska, stay ahead and play a good match. The first half was called. Closed meeting. We had an optical advantage but no team failed to create a clear chance of scoring situations. In the locker room we were a little nervous, but the team was properly motivated. The key moment of the match was our output in the second half. Quickly scored two goals lined the meeting. I have a claim to their players, so easily we gave the initiative to their rivals, which quickly conceded. We had some luck, but we managed to keep the lead until the end – said after the match Maciej Skorża.
It was clear that the coach did something failed before Saturday’s game Henning Bergs – learned from the Polish Cup final. Changes in the composition of Lech zaprocentowały, Darko Jevtic repaid to the trainer for a given him a chance. Legia again came out on the pitch without the concept of how the game should look like. Polish champion dazzled uncertainty, and subsequent long passing to the wings, which usually ended with losses.
Lech tactics paid off in the second half, but it was enough. By the end of the tournament was still six games, but considering how unpredictable the League, it is safe to assume that none of the teams beating up the championship will not record your account set victories.
– I think that Lech and Legia have won the other six matches in the final round. I do not know how many points will be needed to win the championship. However, for the first time since I’ve been coach of Lech, we will feel the breath of the Legion. I believe that we will maintain first place in the table – Skorża said.
We know what are the previews of both teams. They want to win everything, do not look back at rivals, focus on your game and collect as many points. Saturday’s game showed that “psychological advantage” can join the myths that operate in the best during the next important matches in Poland.
However, Lech got a very strong boost confidence, showed that there is a team that at key moments bends under pressure. If confirmed in subsequent meetings, soon may enjoy the return to the street Bulgarian Polish championship.
The players, staff and Legia Warsaw authorities may suffer the greatest setback of years. Worse, if you do not win the battle of the championship, they will be able to have a claim only to himself. They lost their lead at the first time since Sept. 14 last year. It may be that a cold shower will come too late.
Source: TVN Agency / x-news
Paul Słójkowski, PolskieRadio.pl
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