Daniel Myśliwiec, the current head coach of Piast Gliwice, has been named as a surprising candidate for the future Lech Poznan manager role. This suggestion was made on Tuesday, September 9, 2026, by journalist Mateusz Borek on the Kanał Sportowy program, despite the recent contract extension of current coach Niels Frederiksen, as reported by the outlet Futbol - Piłka nożna.
Lech Poznan, the current Ekstraklasa leaders with 16 points from six matches, only recently secured their coaching future. The 55-year-old Dane Niels Frederiksen, who led the club to two Polish championships in recent years, signed a new deal valid until 2028. Despite this stability, Borek suggested the club's management, including president Piotr Rutkowski and sporting director Tomasz Rząsa, might already be looking at future options.
Who is Daniel Myśliwiec?
His team sits in sixth place in the Ekstraklasa table after seven matchdays of the 2026/27 season. Myśliwiec built his reputation during his tenure at Widzew Łódź and later at Stal Rzeszów, before taking over in Gliwice. His work with young players and ability to build a team from the ground up has caught the attention of pundits. "I would be very curious about such an adventure for the young, talented Polish coach Daniel Myśliwiec at Lech Poznan." said Mateusz Borek, expressing his personal interest in such a scenario.
What is Lech's current situation?
Borek's proposal comes at a time when Lech Poznan is enjoying excellent form. Frederiksen's team is unbeaten in the league, with five wins and one draw. Their goal difference stands at +7, having scored 11 and conceded only 4. They lead the table by a single point over Legia Warszawa. The full schedule of upcoming matches, including the return fixtures, is available on our fixtures page.
Is a managerial change realistic?
The journalist's comments should be treated more as long-term speculation than a direct plan of action for the club. Borek suggested a possible sequence of events: "I can imagine a scenario where today Piotr Rutkowski and Tomasz Rząsa are looking somewhere in the direction of Daniel Myśliwiec." The key word here is "today," indicating observation, not negotiation. Given the team's current form and Frederiksen's freshly signed contract, any change in the managerial position seems unlikely in the near future. This season's squad of the Polish champions can be viewed in our squad section.
What's next for the team?
Lech Poznan's immediate objective is to maintain their lead at the top of the league. Their next test will be an away match against Wisla Plock scheduled for December 17, 2026. This opponent currently occupies 16th, the bottom place in the table, theoretically presenting an opportunity to secure more points. Before that clash, the team will aim to solidify their advantage, which can be tracked live in the league standings. Any final decision regarding a potential managerial succession will depend on further sporting results and the achievement of objectives by the current staff led by Niels Frederiksen.
