The Polish outside player once again establishes himself as a high-caliber player while struggling enormously in yellow-red. Roman fans can’t resist the irony on social media, “Have him wear the Poland jersey even when he plays here.”

With the conclusion of another international break, it’s time for new assessments. Confirmations, surprises, or redemptions. In some ways, Nicola Zalewski embodies all three, once again taking center stage with his Poland, for which he has been a key player for a year now. The team of Coach Probierz seems to be a sort of happy oasis for the 2002 winger, who notched yet another goal against Croatia (he had also scored against Scotland in September) but importantly, is showing a consistent brilliance in his performances. Swift maneuvers, precise and sharp finishes, successful dribbling and crosses. In essence, everything that doesn’t come with wearing the Roma jersey is causing a certain level of annoyance among the fans. The same Romanistas who naturally engage humorously – but not exclusively – on social media, to highlight the glaring difference in performance in a post by the yellow-red club on Instagram which precisely celebrates the goal and the game of Zalewski: “If he plays like he does in the national team, see you at the Circus Maximus,” “It’s not him who’s poor, but we who don’t know how to valorize him,” “The jeers should be directed at the management, not the players,” “Keep insulting him, and he will eventually lose morale, while on the national team, he is cheered on and scores goals.” Others suggest an ‘extreme’ strategy: “Have him wear the jersey of Poland”, “Please, let him play with this jersey for our team too”. And yet, “Poland has the Premium version of Zalewski”, “In the national team, he looks like Messi”, “He cannot even score in our training”, “In the national team, he plays like Perotti Prime”. Others continue to voice their distrust in the footballer, but this significant disparity has undoubtedly become a case to investigate. And it could be on him with the Inter.