Marcin Bułka to miss Poland's games against Romania and Sweden with knee injury

Poland head coach Jan Urban has another problem to solve in goal. According to the Sportowe Fakty website, Marcin Bułka will definitely miss the November camp, including the games against Romania (14 November) and Sweden (17 November). Przegląd Sportowy Onet was the first to report his possible absence.

What is wrong with the goalkeeper

The 27-year-old is recovering from a partially torn collateral ligament in his knee. No exact return date has been given, but Sportowe Fakty says the break will last "a good few weeks". Bułka, who plays for Saudi club NEOM, missed the team's last two league games.

Bad timing

The injury comes just as Bułka became Poland's number one. After Kamil Grabara's serious injury, he took over in goal. During the camp at the turn of September and October he played in all four Nations League games. The November matches were meant to confirm his position.

Who will play in goal?

According to Sportowe Fakty, the natural candidate is Mateusz Kochalski of Wieczysta Kraków, Bułka's back-up at the previous camp. However, Łukasz Skorupski of Bologna may return to the squad. He saved a penalty last weekend and has far more international experience than Kochalski, so he may be the favourite to play against Romania and Sweden.

At the previous camp the goalkeepers also included Sławomir Abramowicz of Jagiellonia Białystok, who replaced the injured Bartłomiej Drągowski of Widzew Łódź.

Poor Nations League results

The squad problems come on top of disappointing results. Poland have won only one of their four Nations League games and are third in their Division B group. The aim was a quick return to Division A.

The source does not quote an official statement on the matter, and the information about the injury comes from media reports. The squad for the November games will be announced by the head coach.