Poland sack ex-Portugal manager Fernando Santos after just six games
Poland sack Fernando Santos after just six games and less than a year in charge. The Portuguese had a mixed record during his brief stint in charge of the national team, winning three and losing three.
Furthermore, the Polish Football Association (PZPN) have opted to relieve Santos of his duties after they lost to Albania in Euro 2024 qualifying on Sunday.
Poland currently sit in fourth place in their group with six points in five games. They sit below Moldova, Czech Republic and Albania despite entering the group as favorite’s.
Santos was appointed as the new manager as he succeeded Czeslaw Michniewicz, who was sacked following Poland’s elimination at the Qatar World Cup, where they lost to France in the last 16.
Poland sack Fernando Santos after a poor start to the Euro 2024 Qualifiers
The 68-year-old previously managed his native country Portugal for eight years. Furthermore, he helped Portugal in winning the Euro 2016 and the inaugural Nations League in 2019. But Santos left after the 2022 World Cup.
The Polish Football Association thanked Santos for his efforts before Santos said he was “grateful” to have managed the nation.
A 1-0 friendly win over Germany in June was the high point of Santos’ short tenure. Poland’s next qualifier game is against Faroe Islands in October.
Furthermore, they can still qualify for the Euro 2024 by finishing in the group’s top two, but they also need other results to go their way.
Poland’s captain and leading goal scorer Robert Lewandowski, started all six games under Santos. He scored three goals in six games, stretching his international tally to 81.
