Olimpia has been rebuilt. A total of 11 players have left the team, indicating the scale of changes. The most important thing, however, is that the coach remains the same and has already gotten to know the club and the team. And he has achieved something. Keeping the team in the league with a better head-to-head record against Skra Częstochowa, the goal was accomplished. The presence of the coach has given Olimpia not only the chance to stay at the central level. His contacts essentially built a new and quite interesting team. Without him, it would have been difficult to convince so many experienced players. One can laugh that it's the second Radunia Stężyca, but these guys are backed by the numbers that ZKS needs so much.
Most of the new players have significant experience in the second league and higher. Importantly, they played regularly in their clubs last season. Goalkeeper Kacper Tułowiecki, defender Łukasz Bogusławski, and forward Mateusz Kuzimski were at Radunia Stężyca. Radosław Stępień at Gwardia Koszalin and Bałtyk Gdynia. Dawid Szałecki at Cartusia Kartuzy. Wojciech Fadecki less at first-league Polonia Warszawa, but previously he was a key player in the second league. Let's not forget about the returning Marcin Czernis.
The biggest problem will be filling the youth player spots. The first in line to play is forward Dominik Kozera. And the second could be Konrad Łabecki, tested during friendlies. However, inexperienced young players from the 4th league, such as Maciej Tobojka or Adam Rychter, are waiting in reserve. Similar problems exist at Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała. The home team, after being relegated from the top tier's backup, is looking for a new team identity. There has been a change of coach, the entire defense block, including the goalkeeper, and those responsible for scoring goals.
Krzysztof Brede has become the coach. In goal will be Konrad Forenc, who sporadically played for Korona Kielce in the previous campaign. The defense also consists of players in their 30s and older, such as Marcin Biernat, Daniel Dziwniel, and Kornel Osyra. All experienced, but still getting in sync, while in attack will be Bartosz Florek from Stomil (who scored goals) and Paweł Tomczyk from Polonia Warszawa (a few goals, mainly as a substitute). Besides them, there are a few young players.
Both teams are thus at a similar stage, so Olimpia should go there for points. Interestingly, this will be Olimpia's first-ever match against Podbeskidzie. Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała – Olimpia Elbląg, Sunday, July 21, 6:00 PM, no broadcast.
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