Lewandow was not selected for the Polish national team in this period and missed Poland's warm-up match against Moldova and Poland's World Cup qualifiers against Finland. In an interview, Lewandowski talked about his decision.

Lewand first said: "I don't have to explain why I made this decision. Is this the right decision? The moment I made the decision, that was right. I think the national team could handle these two games without me, and the team was not dependent on me. I called the national team coach and I wanted to have a candid conversation with him. I told him that I was feeling uncomfortable physically and mentally, and I was in a downturn, and I didn't think going to the national team training camp would help me to reach the level he wanted."

Lewand continued: "People don't know all the information. , so they will come to the wrong conclusion, and few people know what happened to me. Fans want to know everything, but it is impossible. Maybe I should point out to the media and reporters that none of you thought that besides physical fatigue, there was mental fatigue. Does anyone know how I feel and what is best for me? I had my own thoughts, and at the time I thought it would be worth giving up these two games for next season and other World Cup qualifiers. "

Lewandow made 52 appearances for Barcelona (of which 47 starts) and scored 42 goals and assists three times. Lewandowski, who is already 36, then said: "I know I won't have many opportunities to go through such a season and strive to win the Champions League, playing at this level. I know not everyone has to agree with my decision, but you have to respect me at all times."

Lewandowski also pointed out some contradictions about his criticism: "I remember I started a game on the bench not long ago, and someone asked: Why didn't he play? Then I played another game that was not very important and was injured, so people asked the opposite question: Why did he play? Tell the truth , If I followed your advice, I would have stopped playing for this national team. I only fought for the fans, who have supported me for many years, and I mainly fought for them and my family. "

Finally, Lewandowski said: "I already understand that if you don't keep a distance from outside public opinion, it will be difficult to keep at the highest level. I never care whether you are liked by everyone, nor do I communicate with reporters every day, and I keep a distance from all this. For many years, it has been not easy to bear the expectations of a country with a population of 40 million, and I sometimes need a rest."