The Manchester United shot-stopper pulled up with a back
problem, and has subsequently been ruled out of the
tournament.
Team spokesperson Marta Alf said: "After a spine scan in hospital
in Graz and after consultations with a UEFA doctor it has been
assessed Kuszczak will be out for three weeks."
The 26-year-old was expected act as backup for first-choice keeper
Artur Boruc, but Arsenal reserve Lucasz Fabianski will now be
promoted to the No. 2 role.
It is the second withdrawal Poland have had thrust upon them ahead
of their Group B opener with Germany on Saturday, as midfielder
Jakub Blaszczykowski was replaced by Lukasz Piszczek after
suffering a hamstring strain.
Coach Leo Beenhakker has requested special permission from UEFA to
call up 31-year-old keeper Wojciech Kowalewski, who featured three
times during Poland’s qualifying campaign.