But how to stop Kylian Mbappé?
The Poles are still racking their brains to find a solution.
Second in their pool behind Argentina, and qualified in the round of 16 for the first time since 1986, Robert Lewandowski's teammates will face the reigning French world champions on Sunday (4 p.m.).
And all eyes are already on the Paris Saint-Germain striker, author of three goals in as many games at the start of the World Cup.
Present at a press conference this Saturday, the former player of Olympique de Marseille, Arkadiusz Milik, spoke about his rival of tomorrow with a touch of humor: “How to defend against him?
We will have to be fast and have a scooter to be able to catch up with him.
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“He is one of the best players in the world”
The Polish striker then showed more praise by praising the qualities of the Frenchman.
"It's very difficult to defend individually on him, he's one of the best players in the world, we will have to react as a group, find collective solutions", he analyzed.
To stop the tricolor striker, Poland will need a huge Wojciech Szczesny, who is making an exceptional start to the World Cup and has already repelled two penalties, including one from Lionel Messi, on Wednesday.
"His value has been known for a long time, it's no coincidence to see him at this level," said the Polish center-forward, referring to his teammate, goalkeeper with Juventus Turin and who crossed paths with PSG. and Kylian Mbappé in the Champions League this season.
Double scorer against Mattia Perin in the first leg, the tricolor striker had struck again on the return, this time with Szczesny in the goal at Juventus Stadium.