Widzew Łódź has appointed Daniel Myśliwiec as its new head coach, and he was presented to the media on Wednesday, emphasizing that he is "about work, not talk". The 37‑year‑old took over after Janusz Niedźwiedź was dismissed and immediately led his first training session on Tuesday.

What are Myśliwiec's first steps?

Myśliwiec opened the press conference with: "I'm not about talking, I'm about work" and moved straight to action. He stressed he doesn't want to make empty promises – he wants results to speak for themselves from the first match. He highlighted that a collective approach of the whole team and club, rather than individual blame, will be key.

What tactical changes are coming?

The coach admitted he prefers an attacking style, even if it means conceding slightly more goals. For example, with a balance of 1.48 goals conceded and 3 scored in a match he prefers to risk, rather than playing a "safe" 1.00/1.24 defense. He mentions a zonal defensive system, though he acknowledges it is rarely used in modern football. He also referred to his experience with Legia Heninga Berg in 2014 and observations at Raków Częstochowa.

Who supports Myśliwiec in the staff?

Assistant Karol Zniszczoł joins the club, having worked with Myśliwiec at Stal Rzeszów. Together they plan to introduce new habits and raise individual responsibility. The coach cited Bartłomiej Poczobut, who played for Widzew from 2019‑2021 and later worked with Myśliwiec in the Podkarpackie region.

What are Widzew's current results and goals?

In the Ekstraklasa, Widzew Łódź sits 14th with 42 points after 34 games (12W‑6D‑16L) and most recently won 2‑1 against Piast Gliwice on 23 May 2026. The goal tally stands at 41 scored and 41 conceded, a zero difference. The club trails league leaders Lech Poznań by 18 points, and the last five matches record 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with a two‑game winning streak. Myśliwiec therefore faces the task of reversing the trend and climbing the table.

What lies ahead for Widzew under the new staff?

The coach stresses that the first stage is testing players' courage and implementing a systemic "we're together" mindset. He wants every player to understand that his work impacts the whole team organism. In practice this means intense training, a shift in mentality and more offensive actions, aiming to attract fans and improve results in upcoming fixtures.