The Polish Football Association has announced their intention to part ways with head coach Czeslaw Michniewicz.
52-year-old Michniewicz will cease to be the Eagles manager from December 31 after the football federation refused to renew his contract following criticism of the national team’s defensive tactics and style of play.
The federation revealed the decision via a statement on their official social media channels and it read: “Czeslaw Michniewicz will cease to occupy the position of coach of the national team on December 31, 2022.”
Michniewicz led Poland to the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for the first time in 36 years, losing 3-1 to a Kylian Mbappe-inspired French side.
Poland finished second in their group, beating Saudi Arabia, drawing with Mexico, and losing to eventual champions Argentina.
He was appointed in January 2022 to replace Portuguese coach Paulo Sousa, who left abruptly for a job as the head coach of Flamengo in Brazil.
During Michniewicz’s time in charge, the White Reds won five games, lost five, and drew three matches.
Up next for Poland is the 2024 UEFA Euro qualifying match against the Czech Republic in March.
