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Piszczek called up by Poland after Blaszczykowski injury blow

Society Materials 6 June 2008 13:12 (UTC +04:00)

Hertha Berlin striker Lukasz Piszczek has been called up for Poland's squad after the loss of Jakub Blaszczykowski through injury, reported dpa.

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder aggravating a hamstring injury Thursday and was ruled out after a medical examination.

The loss of Blaszczykowski is a blow for Poland ahead of their Group B opening match against Germany in Klagenfurt, Austria on Sunday.

Piszczek had been cut from coach Leo Beenhakker's extended squad in May but was told to remain on stand-by.

Poland also play Croatia and co-hosts Austria in the group.

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