Match
Lech Poznań will face FC Thun in the fourth round of the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. The match starts at 19:00. A win in the two-legged tie will secure Lech a place in the group stage. The game will be broadcast live on Polsatsport.pl.
Lech’s Situation
After losing to Aarhus on penalties in the second round of the Champions League qualifiers, Lech moved on to the third qualifying round of the Europa League. In the two‑legged tie against KI Klaksvik, the Poznań club won 1‑0 and 5‑0. However, in preparation for the tie against Thun, Lech is dealing with a serious weakening. Captain and main striker Mikael Ishak is sidelined for three weeks due to a hamstring injury. His replacement, Yannick Agnero, spent over a week in Africa resolving extended visa formalities.
Thun’s Situation
Swiss champions FC Thun won the national title for the first time in history. In the previous season, the club began its cup campaign in the second round of the Champions League qualifiers, where they first lost to Dinamo Zagreb and then eliminated Icelandic Vikingur Reykjavik in a two‑legged tie. They now face Lech in a direct clash for the Europa League group stage.
Context
A win in the two‑legged tie will secure the team of Niels Frederiksen a place in the group stage. As Polish champions, Lech must confront not only the competition but also the absence of key players. FC Thun, on the other hand, will use its experience from recent qualifying matches to push for the next stage of the European tournament.
