Poland have parted ways with Portuguese coach Fernando Santos following their 2-0 defeat in Albania which left them struggling to qualify for Euro 2024, the Polish Football Association (PZPN) said on Wednesday.

Poland is still in the running for a place in the European although their journey has become very complicated. Poland are fourth in qualifying Group E with six points from five games. They are four points behind leaders Albania, and two behind second-placed Czech Republic and Moldova.

Santos has a interesting connection with Albania. In 2014, Albania won 0-1 against Portugal and this caused the Portuguese Federation to fire coach Paulo Bento and Santos took his place, also winning the European Championship with Portugal in 2016.