Lech Poznań coach addresses spike in muscle injuries

Lech Poznań head coach Niels Frederiksen has addressed a cluster of muscle injuries affecting four players during October. The Danish manager admitted that the volume of such incidents was excessive, even when accounting for the demands of a congested fixture list.

The injuries occurred across various competitions and training periods. Allahyar Sayyadmanesh sustained a hamstring issue during a friendly match against Energie Cottbus. Robert Gumny and Wojciech Mońka suffered muscle problems around the time of fixtures against Bayer Leverkusen. Most recently, captain Mikael Ishak incurred a hamstring injury in the opening minutes of the league match against Legia Warsaw.

Frederiksen linked the physical toll directly to the team's workload. He noted that Lech Poznań had already completed 22 matches this season, with ten more scheduled before the winter break. The coach explained that muscle injuries often result when the body performs too much activity in too short a timeframe, leading to overload.

Regarding recovery timelines, Frederiksen provided specific updates ahead of the upcoming match against Wisła Kraków. Robert Gumny has been cleared for selection. The coach expressed optimism that Wojciech Mońka and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh are progressing well in rehabilitation and are expected to return to full fitness after the November international break.

Mikael Ishak’s absence is projected to last slightly longer. Frederiksen estimated the striker would be unavailable for two to three weeks, likely returning a week or so after the international break. Despite the setbacks, the coach emphasized that the squad's depth has allowed the team to maintain performance levels while managing these health issues.