Poland-Saudi Arabia, the probable formations

Likely lineups

After the draw with Mexico with Lewandowski’s mistake from the penalty spot, Poland seeks redemption against the group C leader. In fact, Saudi Arabia is fresh from a resounding comeback success over Argentina.

Michniewicz seems intent on confirming the same 11 seen against Mexico: in attack, no touching Lewandowski, still dry at the World Cup. In midfield there is space for Neapolitan Zielinski and Roma’s Zalewski, while in defense there are Bereszynski of Samp and Glik of Benevento. Confirmed in goal is Bianconeri Szczesny.

Big confirmations for Renard after the extraordinary victory over the Albiceleste: between the posts Al-Owais, the full-backs will be Abdulhamid and Al-Burayk. Up front Al-Shehri with Al-Buraikan, Al-Abed and Lusail hero Al-Dawsari acting behind him.

Likely lineups.

POLAND (3-4-2-1): Szczesny; Bereszynski, Glik, Kiwior; Cash, Krychowiak, Zielinski, Zalewski; S. Szymanski, Kaminski; Lewandowski. Ct. Michniewicz

SAUDI ARABIA (4-2-3-1): Al Owais; Abdulhamid, Al Tambakti, Al-Bulayhi, Al-Burayk; Al Malki, Kanno; Al-Buraikan, Al-Abed, S. Al-Dawsari; Al-Shehri. Ct. Renard