Tomasz Wójtowicz participated in a press briefing before the match with Korona Kielce.
On returning to play after injuries:
– My start at Lechia didn’t go as I had planned, with two injuries and limited playing time. Now everything is healed, and I can give 100% to the team. It just so happens that the current squad situation requires me to be a starting player, and I think I’m ready for that. I came to Lechia to help the guys, the team, and the club, and now I have my chance to prove it.
On stepping in for Camilo Mena during the match with Cracovia:
– Camilo is a very good player and an important figure in our team, so I had to make an effort to replace him well. I think it was my first game with significant playing time after injury, and I don’t think I did poorly. There’s still plenty of room for improvement, and I believe that with each game, my play will get better, and I’ll be able to contribute more to the team.
On the team’s standing in the table:
– We’re all aware of our position in the table, which isn’t where we want it to be. The positive is that our play is starting to look better. We’re improving with each game. Of course, the last match didn’t go our way, especially playing most of it with ten men, which didn’t make things easier. But I think we showed character in that game, even though we couldn’t get a point.
We all know points are what matter most now. Four games remain, and I think there’s no point in making promises or excuses. The situation is what it is, and our task is to earn points. I hope we’ll achieve that to the best of our ability in these last four games, starting on Saturday.
On emotions during the match with Cracovia:
– I think I can speak not only for myself but for the team, because I saw how things were in the locker room before the game, at halftime, and afterward. In the eyes of the guys, I didn’t see any doubt—only competitive anger because the situation hadn’t gone our way. I think that was visible on the pitch, too. No one gave up; we fought until the end and tried to turn that frustration into something positive on the scoreboard. Unfortunately, we didn’t succeed, but I don’t think there’s any doubt among us—only frustration. We know our play improves with each game, but we’re not able to translate it into points yet. I believe that if things go well on Saturday, it will start moving everything forward.
On the fight to stay in the league and memories of the fight to stay with Ruch:
– I wouldn’t call them flashbacks, but let’s just say I know what it’s like. My approach is that I definitely don’t want to go through that again. I remember last season [with Ruch Chorzów], when we fought in or near the relegation zone most of the time. It’s easy to lose hope in such a situation, and it becomes harder to find motivation. That’s why we’re trying to keep a positive outlook. All we can do in this situation is try to push forward and get above the relegation line. I think that approach keeps us motivated in every training session and every day. Our position in the table doesn’t look good, but we’re working hard to keep everyone—staff and players—motivated and focused on the hard work needed to stay up.
On differences between Ruch Chorzów and Lechia:
– I think we have a great locker room. We’re able to lead in many parts of our games. Last season, no one gave up believing in survival until the very end, and I hope it’s the same now—only with a different outcome.
I believe that if anyone here has a different vision and doesn’t see us staying in the league, they shouldn’t be here.
On Korona Kielce
This is certainly a team that won’t go down easily and won’t let us take three points easily either. I don’t think any team in this league will let us do that. It won’t be easy, especially with away games. Even though Korona doesn’t have an outstanding number of points and is hovering around the relegation zone, they are still a team capable of playing good football and will demand a solid effort from us, as any team would. At this point, it’s not about who we’re playing against; it’s about trying to earn points in every game, as there are fewer matches left, and no matter the opponent, we need to count on three points each time.
On whether he regrets not choosing Jagiellonia Białystok:
– I’m the kind of person who doesn’t dwell on things like that for long. I chose Lechia because I saw it as a great place for my development, and I still see it that way. I believe that if I play and perform at my level, I can grow here while helping Lechia by earning points and playing at a higher level.
On adapting to life in Gdańsk:
– I think the adaptation went quite smoothly. The injuries hindered it a bit, but otherwise, it’s been positive. A great, young locker room with a good atmosphere certainly helped. Plus, I knew a few faces in the locker room, which made settling in easier. Gdańsk is a beautiful city. The club also has amazing fans and promising prospects.
