National TeamsAugust 23, 20262 min readPolish version

Maik Nawrocki backed for Jan Urban Poland call-up

Maik Nawrocki’s growing role at RC Lens has sparked debate over a Poland recall. Jakub Polkowski believes Jan Urban should be looking closely at the defender.

Maik Nawrocki backed for Jan Urban Poland call-up

Maik Nawrocki’s standing at RC Lens has prompted fresh debate over whether he should come into Jan Urban’s thinking for the Poland national team. The discussion gathered pace after expert Jakub Polkowski said Urban should take an interest in the defender.

Nawrocki’s club form puts him in the conversation

The central point of the argument is simple: Nawrocki has become an important player for RC Lens. That development has not gone unnoticed, and it is the main reason his name is now being mentioned in the context of the national side.

With Poland always assessing options across the squad, strong club performances can quickly push a player into contention. In Nawrocki’s case, his growing importance in France has created exactly that kind of discussion.

Polkowski makes the case

Speaking on meczyki.pl, Jakub Polkowski indicated that Urban should be paying attention to Nawrocki’s progress. He also raised the question of whether the defender will receive a call-up to the national team.

That does not amount to any official decision, but it underlines how closely Nawrocki’s situation is now being watched. When a player becomes a key figure at club level, it is natural for the national-team debate to follow.

What it could mean for Poland

For Urban, the issue is whether Nawrocki’s current level at RC Lens merits a place in the Poland setup. The source material does not go beyond that debate, but the message is clear: the defender’s form has been strong enough to put him on the radar.

  • Maik Nawrocki has become an important player for RC Lens.
  • Jakub Polkowski said Jan Urban should be interested in him.
  • Polkowski questioned whether Nawrocki will receive a Poland call-up.

For now, the conversation remains about potential rather than confirmation. Still, Nawrocki’s emergence as an important part of RC Lens has given Urban another name to consider as attention turns to Poland’s squad options.

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