Motor Lublin head coach Mariusz Misiura has announced plans for further transfer activity before the window closes. The news about the need to strengthen three specific positions was reported by Transfery.info this week.
Motor Lublin, currently 15th in the Ekstraklasa with five points from six games, started the season with three matches without a win. The breakthrough came in the fourth round with a home victory over GKS Katowice. Recently, the team also drew with Korona Kielce away. However, with six goals scored and ten conceded, the club is looking for ways to improve.
Which positions does Motor Lublin need to strengthen?
Mariusz Misiura, the 45-year-old coach who took over Motor just a few months ago, is aware of the squad's shortcomings. In a media interview, he pinpointed three specific areas requiring reinforcement. "We realize that we need to strengthen the competition and the feeling that we can play with intensity for 90 minutes in positions such as the number nine, the right wing, or the offensive number eight," Misiura said.
The coach emphasized it's not just about adding bodies but raising the level of internal competition. He believes the arrival of even one new player could positively impact the others. "I think we need two more players there. One such player can cause others to show something more and look better in some aspects," he added.
Who is Motor's new head coach?
Mariusz Misiura succeeded Mateusz Stolarski in the role. He was brought to the club by Motor Lublin owner Zbigniew Jakubas, who reportedly personally sought his appointment. Misiura has a successful spell at Wisła Płock, where he kept the team in the top flight, which certainly convinced the board.
Building a competitive squad has been his priority from the start. The summer transfer window has already been busy. Eight new players joined the club: Mateusz Łęgowski, Mihai Popa, Tin Plavotic, Makan Aïko, Yacine Bourhane, Bartosz Bereszyński, Dominik Gregorski, and Kamil Lukoszek. The full team roster can be viewed on our squad page.
What is the timeframe for these transfers?
The Polish transfer window closes on September 9, giving Motor's management less than two weeks to finalize their plans. The time pressure is significant, especially as the club has ambitious goals for the rest of the season and wants to close the seven-point gap to league leaders Legia Warszawa.
Finding the right players and integrating them quickly will be key. The next test awaits on December 12, when Motor Lublin faces Widzew Łódź at home, a team currently 13th in the table. The schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
What does this mean for the team's future performance?
Further signings aim not only to improve results but also to increase squad depth. Motor Lublin, with just one league win so far, needs to find more consistency. Strengthening the attack, particularly the centre-forward position, could help improve an efficiency rate of just one goal per game.
The club will need to act efficiently so new players can settle in before the autumn part of the season. The current Ekstraklasa standings, where Motor has five points, can be followed on the standings page. The success of Misiura's transfer plans could be vital for the club's survival in the league and for improving the atmosphere around the team.
