RH: Despite collecting seven points from three games, it feels as though Poland are still yet to completely find their rhythm. Most of this sentiment stems from their misfiring strikeforce of Robert Lewandowski and Arkadiusz Milik, who have managed just one goal and four shots on target between them during the competition, with not a single one of them coming from Bayern striker Lewandowski.
However there have been many positives for the Poles: most notably the performances of centre-back pairing Kamil Glik and Michal Pazdan, who have yet to concede a goal so far. They have been integral as the Poles' reached their pre-tournament target with ease, but further progression will require a swift upwards change of gear.
Lewandowski has yet to score in this tournament, although he certainly hasn't been quiet, and Fabian Schar has exceeded expectations at the centre of the Swiss defence. Schar, who gave some shaky performances in warm-up friendlies, has been commanding in the air and dominant with repeated important interceptions. Keeping Lewandowski under wraps will probably be his most difficult task to date.
Against Ukraine, Poland spent large periods struggling for creativity in the final third. But with the introduction of their first-choice wingers in the second half, their attacking intent improved dramatically. For the 20 minutes he played on the left, Rennes' Grosicki showed a solid performance that he will look to build upon, and he could prove to be the missing ingredient to Poland's struggling attack.
Guaranteed to start due to Bartosz Kapustka's suspension, Grosicki provides a little more experience going forward, but up against Swiss captain Lichtsteiner he will be tasked with defensive duties too. The Juventus right-back has helped to produce some of his side's best chances during the tournament, and could be a major threat to Poland's hopes of a quarterfinal berth.
However there have been many positives for the Poles: most notably the performances of centre-back pairing Kamil Glik and Michal Pazdan, who have yet to concede a goal so far. They have been integral as the Poles' reached their pre-tournament target with ease, but further progression will require a swift upwards change of gear.
Lewandowski has yet to score in this tournament, although he certainly hasn't been quiet, and Fabian Schar has exceeded expectations at the centre of the Swiss defence. Schar, who gave some shaky performances in warm-up friendlies, has been commanding in the air and dominant with repeated important interceptions. Keeping Lewandowski under wraps will probably be his most difficult task to date.
Against Ukraine, Poland spent large periods struggling for creativity in the final third. But with the introduction of their first-choice wingers in the second half, their attacking intent improved dramatically. For the 20 minutes he played on the left, Rennes' Grosicki showed a solid performance that he will look to build upon, and he could prove to be the missing ingredient to Poland's struggling attack.
Guaranteed to start due to Bartosz Kapustka's suspension, Grosicki provides a little more experience going forward, but up against Swiss captain Lichtsteiner he will be tasked with defensive duties too. The Juventus right-back has helped to produce some of his side's best chances during the tournament, and could be a major threat to Poland's hopes of a quarterfinal berth.
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