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Midfield general Zielinski was accepted by Poland after their 3-2 win over Scotland in the first round of the UEFA Nations League
An interview with media outlet TVP Sport gave an in-depth analysis and self-evaluation of the game. Zielinski said that despite the extra sweetness of the victory, the team could have sealed the win much earlier and avoided the tense moments at the end.
Regarding his performance in the game, Zielinski admitted that he volunteered for a substitution due to a heel problem. He emphasized that it did not affect his overall form and that he is feeling fine at the moment. He also highlighted his new role as a defensive midfielder in this match, saying that he was prepared for it and was happy to accept the challenge.
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The midfielder was full of praise for the performance of the midfield, which is the most creative and technical midfield combination since he joined the national team. He cited the understanding with teammates such as Szymanski and Urbanski, as well as the brilliant link-up with Nikola in the attacking end, as showing the strength of the team's midfield. In contrast, he laughed at how Scotland's midfield paled in comparison.
Despite Scotland having the better possession on the field, Zielinski said Poland
The team managed to take the initiative of the game through aggressive scrambling and efficient attacking conversions. He particularly mentioned the cooperation with Nicola, the tacit passes and runs between the two not only created scoring chances, but also created penalties, which laid the foundation for the team's victory.
