Legia Warsaw Faces Manager Exit, Visa Issues Ahead Europa Conference Clash With Hibs

Legia Warsaw faces significant challenges ahead of their UEFA Conference League playoff against Hibernian (Hibs), including a tough recent run of form with a Europa League exit and domestic losses. Their manager, Edi Iordanescu, has been linked with a lucrative managerial move to Al Jazira in the UAE, weighing a £3 million annual offer and possessing a release clause that could see him leave soon. Visa issues also mean Belarusian forward Ilya Shkurin will miss the trip to Scotland, compounding Legia's difficulties. Despite these setbacks, Iordanescu stresses the importance of maturity, confidence, and tactical discipline as his team prepares to face a confident and well-coordinated Hibs side led by David Gray. The Hibs squad, buoyed by recent domestic victories, sees this playoff as a critical opportunity to advance to the group stages and prove their quality against a historically strong but currently unsettled Legia team. Both sides recognize the high stakes and the challenge ahead, with no clear favorite in the tie.