According to Lewandowski, he received a surprise phone call from manager Michal Probierz informing him that he was being stripped of his captaincy. Lewandowski was not prepared for this conversation, as he was at home putting his children to sleep. He felt that the way the news was communicated to him was unexpected and surprising.

Lewandowski has been a part of the national team for 17 years and has worn the captain's armband for 11 years. He expressed his disappointment that the decision was made over the phone, especially since there was still time before the next training camp and an important match was upcoming. Lewandowski feels that the manager betrayed his trust by not handling the situation differently.

Although Lewandowski emphasizes that he is not offended with the national team, he is hurt by the way the situation was handled. He wants to assure the public that he has always given his all to the national team and that it has always been his top priority.

Despite this, Lewandowski made it clear that the way he was informed about the decision is what hurt him the most, not the decision itself.

Lewandowski's decision to stop playing for the national team has sparked a lot of discussion and debate in the football community.