Football news: Poland's Lewandowski unsure if Qatar World Cup will be his last
2022-11-19 13:41Polish talisman Robert Lewandowski says he is preparing for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar as if it could be his last .
Poland's record goalscorer Lewandowski has enjoyed a stellar season for his La Liga club Barcelona , scoring 18 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions.
Poland are in Group C of the World Cup and they start against Mexico on Tuesday. They will also face Argentina and Saudi Arabia.
" Is this my last World Cup? I don't know, " Lewandowski told reporters in Doha on Friday.
" I was preparing as if it might be my last World Cup, but I didn't say yes, I didn't say no. I realized I could still play four years later. "
Lewandowski said opponents could focus on marking his attack during games, a move that would allow Poland to try to take advantage of that.
key players absent
Asked about playing in Qatar's heat, Lewandowski said: " I've been to Doha many times before and I know what to expect. It's easier and more enjoyable for me to be here. "
" At the 2018 World Cup in Sochi , it was different, weird, not comfortable. But I don't feel that way here. "
Lewandowski said Poland were not favorites in their group, beating Chile 1-0 in a warm-up friendly in Warsaw on Wednesday before heading to Doha.
Head coach Michnievic opted to sit out some of his key players for that game, including goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny , playmaker Piotr Zelinski and Robert Lewandowski .
" Those who played against Chile will be considered for Mexico, " Michnievic said.
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