Widzew Łódź 2026 season struggles

In early July 2026, Swiss striker Andi Zeqiri, who joined Widzew Łódź after the season began, said his previous campaign had been disappointing and pledged to work harder to help the club improve. He referenced a tumultuous prior year with four coaching changes and a relegation battle, and noted that a €2 million transfer – including a private‑plane meeting with owner Robert Dobrzycki – persuaded him to stay and aim for better results in the physically demanding Ekstraklasa.

By late July, coach Aleksandar Vuković confirmed that both Zeqiri and defender Stelios Andreou had been omitted from the squad for various reasons, including Andreou’s request to avoid injury while negotiating a possible move and Zeqiri’s limited output of three goals in 28 appearances. Vuković highlighted ongoing squad challenges, emphasizing the need to enhance physical preparation and overall performance as the club seeks stability and a stronger showing in the league.