Motor Lublin are finalising the transfer of a new player, with coach Mariusz Misiura admitting the club urgently needs reinforcements. The news about progress in transfer talks was reported by the weszlo.com portal, citing the coach's words after the defeat to Piast Gliwice.
The Lublin club currently sits in 15th place in the Ekstraklasa with just 5 points from six matchdays. Their record is one win, two draws, and three losses, with a goal difference of 6-10. They are seven points behind leaders Legia Warszawa, but a position just above the relegation zone is concerning. The next test for Motor is on 28 November away against second-placed Wisla Krakow, as visible on our fixtures page.
Why does Motor Lublin need new players?
Mariusz Misiura does not hide the fact that Motor's squad requires additions. "Please believe me, we are all aware: the owner, president, director, and I, that we still need reinforcements," the coach said at the press conference. After the end of last season, the club underwent a major revolution involving a change of coach and a strong transformation of the squad. Several dozen players left the team, and the current squad is not considered among the highest quality in the league.
The results confirm this assessment. The only victory this season remains the home win against GKS Katowice. The recent defeat to Piast was the third loss in the competition. Misiura admits signing new players in the current market is not easy, but work is intensive, especially with the transfer window closing soon. Six goals scored in the league is a figure that needs improvement, as seen in the detailed team stats.
When will the new player join Motor Lublin?
The transfer is being finalised, and the new player has a chance to join the team as early as next week. Misiura personally conducted a conversation with the potential signing, though he did not confirm the player's identity. Media speculation suggests the target could be a defensive midfielder from Senegal. The coach did not rule out that the conversation was about a different player.
The pace of action is key, as time for completing transfers is limited. A meeting regarding transfers took place just six hours before the match against Piast, showing the determination of the staff. The need for fresh blood in the squad is obvious, especially when looking at the current Motor Lublin squad and its position in the Ekstraklasa standings.
What does coach Misiura say about the recent defeat to Piast?
Analysing the match against Piast Gliwice, which took place in Lublin, Mariusz Misiura pointed to his team's lack of efficiency. "It seems to me that in terms of clear chances, it was even. Piast was simply more effective," he assessed. In his opinion, Motor created no fewer chances than the opponents but failed to convert them.
The coach was disappointed by Karol Czubak's disallowed goal, which could have completely changed the course of the match. The situation where Czubak shielded the ball happens about ten to fifteen times per match, according to him. Leading 1-0 instead of 0-0 would have had a huge impact on the game. Misiura took responsibility for the disappointment over the result, though he had no complaints towards any player regarding the bizarrely conceded goal. He emphasised the importance of the unlucky goal that affected the team's morale.
A difficult period lies ahead for Motor Lublin. The club must quickly find form and strengthen the squad to climb away from the bottom of the table. The coming weeks, including the match against Wisla Krakow, will be a crucial test for Misiura's project and the effects of the summer revolution.
