Lech Poznan is shifting its focus back to the Ekstraklasa after a period dominated by European competition. The club from Bułgarska Street failed to qualify for the Champions League but achieved significant success in the Europa League qualifiers, allowing it to now concentrate on domestic duties.
According to reports from Głos Wielkopolski, the first part of the season for Lech was dominated by the fight for European cups. After a defeat in the Champions League qualifiers, the target moved to the Europa League. In this competition, Lech first beat Klaksvík (1-0 at home and 5-0 away), then thrashed FC Thun 7-0 in Poznań. The return leg in Switzerland is on Thursday.
What are the plans for the FC Thun match?
Lech's Danish coach, Niels Frederiksen, emphasizes that his team is approaching this match with full commitment. "We will do it with one hundred percent professionalism, approach and focus on the tasks ahead of us." the manager stated. The Europa League group stage draw is scheduled for Friday, with the first match in mid-September.
What is Lech focusing on in the league?
The club must now quickly switch its focus to the Ekstraklasa. Lech Poznan currently sits in 4th place in the table with 7 points from three matches, having won twice and drawn once. They have scored 5 goals and conceded only one, giving them a +4 goal difference. They are four points behind leaders Legia Warszawa. The upcoming league fixtures will be demanding, as Lech will face teams with high ambitions. This coming Sunday brings a match against ambitious Widzew Łódź.
The squad's condition is vital for these plans. Winger Patrik Walemark underwent medical tests which showed no injury, so he may soon return to training. Mikael Ishak, Leo Bengtsson, and Filip Jagiełło are training individually. There is a chance they will be ready for the match against Jagiellonia. All current information on the team's status can be followed on our squad page.
What about the future of Bartosz Mrozek?
In the background of these preparations, transfer talks are ongoing. A move for goalkeeper Bartosz Mrozek is very likely. Lech Poznan is negotiating the terms of a loan deal for the player to Italian side Udinese, managed by Kosta Runjaić. This would mean Mrozek reuniting with his former coach.
The outlook for the coming weeks is clear. Lech must capitalize on its good league form, which is currently WWD, and close the gap to the top. The next league test will be an away match against 3rd-placed Cracovia Krakow, scheduled for December 12, 2026. The current match schedule is available on our fixtures page. In attack, the club can rely on Alireza Sayyadmanesh, who with two goals is the team's current top scorer in the league. Full team statistics are in our stats section. Returning to regular Ekstraklasa action is now the absolute priority for Frederiksen's team.
