Two Pogoń Szczecin players have received call-ups to their respective national teams for the upcoming international break. As reported by Radio Szczecin, defender Dimitrios Keramitsis has been selected for the Greece U21 squad, while goalkeeper Valentin Cojocaru is included in Romania's preliminary senior team selection.
What matches will Keramitsis play?
Dimitrios Keramitsis, a key figure in Portowcy's defence, will feature in European U21 Championship qualifiers. Greece's campaign starts with an away fixture against Georgia in Tbilisi on September 26. They then host Latvia on October 1, before concluding the window with an away match against Northern Ireland on October 5.
What does Cojocaru's call-up mean?
Valentin Cojocaru, Pogoń's Romanian shot-stopper, has been named in the wide squad for the senior team's Nations League matches. Romania will face Sweden, Poland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina between September 25 and October 5. The match against Poland on October 2 at the National Stadium in Warsaw holds particular importance. This call-up represents a chance for Cojocaru to solidify his standing within the national team setup.
How does this impact the club?
While players returning from international duty always carry a risk of fatigue or injury, their selection is a mark of prestige for the club. For Pogoń, currently dealing with the absences of Nikolaos Botis and Rajmund Molnár, having a fit and available squad is most important. Fans can check the full squad status on our squad page.
When is Pogoń's next league match?
Portowcy now enter a break for the international fixtures. Their next Ekstraklasa match is scheduled for November 21, a home game against Śląsk Wrocław. This period allows the team time for training and tactical preparation before a key phase of the autumn schedule. The upcoming fixtures show a decisive period awaits the team upon the players' return.
