Expected to start alongside Robert Lewandowski at the Euro with Poland after the injury to Arkadiusz Milik, Adam Buksa suffered criticism from the Polish press over his one-dimensional profile : a pivotal striker who is exclusively physically good, particularly with his head. An erroneous observation according to the Lensois attacker.
Adam Buksa pleads in his favor
From the height of his 91 meter height, would Adam Buksa suffer from stereotypes? Those who reduce him to an attacker capable of bringing his size, of putting his size on defenses and of dominating in the air, but limiting elsewhere. The center forward on loan from RC Lens to Antalyaspor this season, and who will return to Artois with an uncertain future, feels it and defends himself against it. “ I am satisfied with my individual performance (against Ukraine, 3-1, editor’s note), but a certain dissatisfaction remains », he said at a press conference this Sunday, in comments reported by the media Przeglad Sportowy.
“ Many experts have described me in a fairly one-dimensional way, a portrayal with which I don’t entirely agree. I think I have a wider range of play than just playing with my head and fighting with the opponent’s defenders. I strive to show it as often as possible and whenever I get the chance I want to use my game in a varied way. What the coach asks of me, I will try to do », pleaded the 26-year-old attacker, visibly touched by these words.
Before concluding : ” I want to show that my role in the national team can be much bigger than what I have shown so far “. And for good reason, with the serious knee injury and the withdrawal of Arkadiusz Milik, Adam Buska should find himself propelled to the forefront of the Polish 3-5-2, alongside a certain Robert Lewandowski. The Blood and Gold will have a lot to do to prove themselves, support the greatest player in their selection and make one of their best lieutenants forget. First possible response this Monday evening, in a friendly match against Turkey (8:45 p.m.).
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