Poland's Jan Leszczynski Impresses as Defensive Leader in Borussia Mönchengladbach Preseason
Polish teenager Jan Leszczynski (19) is making a strong impression during Borussia Mönchengladbach's preseason. In a 2-1 friendly win over Rot-Weiß Essen, coach Eugen Polanski fielded an extremely young defense dubbed the 'kids' bar,' including Leszczynski. The Polish newcomer stood out for his aggressive, vocal style and a goal-line clearance he celebrated passionately. Polanski praised Leszczynski's passing ability with both feet and his adaptability, noting he plays left-sided defense despite being right-footed. Leszczynski, who has only four top-flight appearances for Legia Warsaw, faces competition for a Bundesliga starting spot from Nico Elvedi, Kevin Diks, and Fabio Chiarodia. The coach acknowledged the challenges of adapting to a new country and language but expressed confidence in the young defender's potential.
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