FC Thun coach Gian-Luca Privitelli has set the tone for the Lech Poznań – Thun tie by comparing the Polish champions to Dinamo Zagrzeb and pointing to Lech’s strength on the wings. Ahead of the two-legged Champions League qualifier, his assessment underlines that Thun are preparing for a side with a clear attacking identity.
The comparison is a revealing one. Swiss teams were previously eliminated by Dinamo Zagrzeb in the second qualifying round of the Champions League, so the reference adds another layer of caution before FC Thun and Lech meet again in this stage of the competition.
Privitelli identifies Lech’s wide threat
Privitelli’s main message was simple: the Polish champions are dangerous when they attack from the flanks. In his view, that is the key quality FC Thun will have to manage if they want to stay competitive across both legs.
That kind of warning matters because matches at this stage are often decided by small tactical details. If Lech Poznań can build momentum out wide, they can stretch the game and put pressure on Thun in areas where organisation becomes critical.
A comparison that raises expectations
By linking Lech Poznań to Dinamo Zagrzeb, Privitelli effectively placed the Polish side in a category Thun will respect. It is not just a compliment; it is also a reminder that the challenge is likely to be at the same level of intensity that has already cost Swiss teams in the past.
For Thun, the key task now is clear. They must deal with Lech’s wing play, stay compact in the moments that matter, and avoid being pulled into a game that suits the Polish champions.
With the two-legged tie now set, Privitelli’s words have framed the matchup neatly: Lech Poznań are not being treated as an unknown, but as a serious test with a familiar threat profile. That makes the wide areas one of the most important battlegrounds before the next step in the Champions League qualifying campaign.
