# Widzew Łódź coaching staff changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/widzew-d-coaching-staff-changes
> Updated: 2026-09-11T21:46:11.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Widzew Łódź has undergone a change in leadership following the dismissal of head coach Aleksandar Vuković. The decision was prompted by a poor start to the season, with the team earning only seven points from seven matches. Sporting Director Łukasz Masłowski stated that the club required a coaching vision and playing model more aligned with the expectations of ownership, noting that differences in football philosophy were a primary factor alongside results.

Vuković, who previously won the Polish championship with Legia Warszawa, expressed gratitude to supporters and cited his work maintaining Widzew’s position in the Ekstraklasa last season as a significant professional achievement. 

Mateusz Stolarski, formerly of Motor Lublin, has been appointed as the new head coach. He has signed a contract through the 2027/28 season and is scheduled to make his debut in a match against Legia Warszawa.

## Claims

- Aleksandar Vuković considers keeping Widzew in the Ekstraklasa his greatest coaching achievement despite having won the Polish championship. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Widzew Łódź has dismissed Aleksandar Vuković as head coach. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mateusz Stolarski has replaced Aleksandar Vuković as the team's coach. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Sporting Director Łukasz Masłowski stated the dismissal was due to a mismatch in football philosophy and playing style rather than just results. (single source)
- Under Vuković, the team won only one of seven Ekstraklasa matches this season. (single source)
- Vuković previously won the Polish championship with Legia Warszawa in the 2019/2020 season. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Widzew Łódź dismisses head coach Aleksandar Vuković

Widzew Łódź has replaced head coach Aleksandar Vuković with Mateusz Stolarski following a slow start to the season and differences in tactical philosophy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/widzew-d-dismisses-head-coach-aleksandar-vukovi-1

### 2026-09-09: Widzew Łódź appoints Mateusz Stolarski as new head coach

Widzew Łódź has appointed Mateusz Stolarski as head coach following Aleksandar Vuković's departure. Other Ekstraklasa updates include coaching changes at Radomiak Radom and new leadership at Zagłębie Lubin.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/widzew-d-dismisses-head-coach-aleksandar-vukovi

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Cite as: Widzew Łódź coaching staff changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/widzew-d-coaching-staff-changes