Lechia Gdańsk vs. Korona Kielce: Coach Nominates World Cup Candidate
Lechia Gdańsk coach John Carver has named his captain Rifet Kapić as a realistic contender for a World Cup spot. He made the comment ahead of the club’s Ekstraklasa match with Korona Kielce. The game is scheduled for 6 April at 20:15 at Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk.
Squad news and availability
Three key players are close to returning from injury. Matej Rodin, Tomas Bobcek and Camilo Mena have resumed full training this week. The coach will decide their involvement after the final sessions.
Lechia extended Matej Rodin’s contract by one year. Players who were on international duty have returned healthy.
World Cup prospects
Carver highlighted several squad members who could reach international tournaments. He singled out captain Rifet Kapić as especially likely to earn a national call-up. The phrase Lechia Gdańsk vs. Korona Kielce: Coach Nominates World Cup Candidate reflects the coach’s public view.
Goalkeeper Alex Paulsen is effectively assured of a World Cup place with New Zealand. He is on loan at Lechia from Bournemouth.
Tribute to Zbigniew Kowalski
The club will observe a minute of silence before kickoff. Zbigniew Kowalski died at age 67 on Easter Sunday. He had won the Polish Cup and Supercup with Lechia and was a member of the 1983 side that faced Juventus.
Match logistics and tickets
The fixture starts on 6 April at 20:15 at Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk. Two hours before kickoff, stadium ticket offices will open for sales.
- Tickets must be accompanied by ID for entry verification.
- Parking P4 is available via ul. Żaglowa for 15 zł, payable at the parkometer.
- Parking P5 is reserved for accredited disabled visitors, entry from ul. Marynarki Polskiej.
- Tram line 10 and buses 122, 149, 158 run on holiday schedules.
Public transport fares are not included in stadium admission. Fans must buy tickets from carriers if they use trams or buses.
Fan campaign and attendance targets
Lechia launched the #8dychnaLechię drive. The club aims for 80,000 spectators across the last four home matches of the 2025/26 season. For the Korona match the target attendance is about 10,000, with over 6,000 tickets already sold.
The previous home game drew more than 17,000 fans. That match ended in a 2:1 victory over Pogoń Szczecin.
Tactical and opponent notes
Carver warned about Korona’s organisation and defensive structure. He praised their coach Jacek Zieliński, who is 65 years old. The Lechia coach also named Wiktor Długosz as a particular danger.
Długosz has scored five league goals for Korona. Three of those goals came against Lechia. Two were in the 3:2 game that secured Lechia’s survival last season.
Off-field matters
UEFA has sent a letter to Lechia and the national federation about licensing irregularities. The club faces a potential five-point deduction. That penalty might be suspended while the case is examined.
Carver noted the unusual Easter scheduling for round 27. Matches were played on Holy Saturday, with none on Easter Sunday. Lechia adjusted training times to respect family traditions.
Korona will remain in Gdańsk until Tuesday, according to Kielce media. The team will travel back to their base after breakfast the next day.
Filmogaz.com will monitor team updates, ticket availability and official announcements ahead of the match.
