do4luv14:



lolzzzz ,

you make me funny , are you saying I don't read before I type

Icon4s:


Now the gaps.

If you are to condemn and drop Onazi because of that SA game then you must also drop Ndidi, Iheanacho, Etebo and Iwobi.

Joebie:
Why worry if we have replacements? SE is for men, not boys. You either sit up, or be forgotten. If you are not playing for your club or you have poor stats, get ready to be forgotten. I think that's how it should be. No sentiments.

TheGoodJoe:


Nice points and duly noted.

However, I think a pacy approach will be more effective than preparing to go against the Camerounians with a physical battle in mind. Also, I feel a pacy approach will be more important than a balanced cohesive unit.

I feel also the blending talk is overrated. When Osimhen came in against South Africa, he did not need to blend. He came in and immediately was in sync with the team. Also, see the last game City played, Bernardo Silva came in and was in sync. I think coaches complicate things with a bit of sentimental touches in their opinions.

Select a strategy and the best.

Joebie:
The young Abdullahi said he will focus on establishing himself first in Roma, and some of you are already panicky, like he said he is coming to solve the RB problem right away.

TheGoodJoe:


Did you not read where I said this is a preliminary list and the camping reports will affect my final view?

Since I dropped my Kung-fu shoes, a lot of people have been talking anyhow.

Icon4s:


Osimhen did not start likewise Bernardo Silva.
That is what I am talking about. They study the situation alongside the coaches from the bench and go in to fill in whatever gap that needs to be filled.

But wait o. Which blend Osimhen blend against SA. I just only saw him making kati-kati at the far side. That blending be that?

Talking about pace, and cohesiveness they must go together. That's why I want Iheanacho and V. Moses in that 4 man forward line. I expect Mikel and Iwobi to work out the magic touches and passes to those two to finish.

My elder brother says Barcelona plays Tiki Taka while Arsenal runs Kata Kiti.



Well Osimhen did more than run. He blended seamlessly with the team. That is what I am pointing out. Lots of coaches make it look as if it takes time for players to sync with teams but I disagree.

The recent case of Bernardo Silva highlights this. He would have still played in sync with the team if he started. Just as he did coming in as a sub.

Also we have seen players who have played a long time with the team still get lost on the field during games. The time is not a determinant. It is the quality of the player.

Look at how Neymar walked into the PSG side. He did not need to blend.

mumemma:


Lol bros I know say u fit beat me na....but dis Nwakeeme guy, I no trust am

TheGoodJoe:


My elder brother says Barcelona plays Tiki Taka while Arsenal runs Kata Kiti.



Well Osimhen did more than run. He blended seamlessly with the team. That is what I am pointing out. Lots of coaches make it look as if it takes time for players to sync with teams but I disagree.

The recent case of Bernardo Silva highlights this. He would have still played in sync with the team if he started. Just as he did coming in as a sub.

Also we have seen players who have played a long time with the team still get lost on the field during games. The time is not a determinant. It is the quality of the player.

Look at how Neymar walked into the PSG side. He did not need to blend.

Mickael2:


you are forgetting that that is club football. neymar trained with his teammates for up to two weeks before making his debut. enough time, bernado Silva too

do4luv14:



that's what I mean, let him established himself first, before saying anything about trying to, clause before he knows it, we would hav got a more established player there,

and, the headline was not suppose to be so.

TheGoodJoe:


My elder brother says Barcelona plays Tiki Taka while Arsenal runs Kata Kiti.



Well Osimhen did more than run. He blended seamlessly with the team. That is what I am pointing out. Lots of coaches make it look as if it takes time for players to sync with teams but I disagree.

The recent case of Bernardo Silva highlights this. He would have still played in sync with the team if he started. Just as he did coming in as a sub.

Also we have seen players who have played a long time with the team still get lost on the field during games. The time is not a determinant. It is the quality of the player.

Look at how Neymar walked into the PSG side. He did not need to blend.

Lucque:
to he was captain of Chelsea u-18 for now. .. Wat oda players will reject and den force a move .he is embracing it and uploading pics on instagram...the lord is his strength

TheGoodJoe:


Nice point. Still feel the pace is a priority. if Nwakeme clicks in camp, it is a go for me.

Icon4s:


Osimhen blended seamlessly? Tell me something.

You can see even your Lord Pep didn't start Bernardo Silva. Talking about Neymar. He is a player with special abilities. We had seen him play over and over even before he went to Barça. But he also took part oin the pre-seasons preparations.

One more thing, try to minimize the comparison of Club football with national team football. It will help.

Icon4s:


'Clicks in camp'.

You don't know if he clicks until the match itself. So no coach would want to risk that.

Icon4s:


Osimhen blended seamlessly? Tell me something.

You can see even your Lord Pep didn't start Bernardo Silva. Talking about Neymar. He is a player with special abilities. We had seen him play over and over even before he went to Barça. But he also took part in the pre-seasons preparations.
So cannot be said of Nwaekeme.

One more thing, try to minimize the comparison of Club football with national team football. It will help.

Joebie:
you just want to say what the horse's mouth have already said.. OwnGoalNigeria is not Abdullahi

geomustee:
Best bet

TheGoodJoe:



On 10 August 2010 Neymar made his debut with the national team in that game, aged 18 years old, starting the match and wearing the number 11 jersey. He scored on his debut after 28 minutes, a header coming from an André Santos cross in a 2–0 win for Brazil.

This is National team football. He did not need familiarity. Neymar was good to go. This is from U17 to National team.

Icon4s:


Didn't I mention that Neymer is a player with exceptional qualities? This is Anthony Nwaekeme we are discussing here.

TheGoodJoe:


Clicks in camp. Why risk a player who can not click in camp to perform miracles on match day.

TheGoodJoe:


Nope. We were discussing if a player can start for his National team without familiarity with the players.

So, the reason why Nwakeme should start or not should rest on ability. Not that he has not played with the team before.

joseph1013:
My lineup:
Ezenwa
Aina Balogun Ekong Echiejile
Ndidi
Mikel
V. Moses Kelechi Etebo
Ighalo

TheGoodJoe:


As I said earlier, I do not agree with everything Pep does, contrary to people's belief. Bernardo Silva should have started. His abilities will cover his lack of familiarity. Also, Nwakeme's camping report is critical to him starting or not. If he clicks in camp, it is a go.

Despite the familiarity of the players with Ighalo, he still hit a brick wall playing for us.

Icon4s:


A player that "clicks in camp" may not click on match day so why even fielding a player who does not click in camp at all.

What matters most is clicking on match day.

Icon4s:


Una marriage don dey go sour o.

Icon4s:


Hahaha the two bro.

So are you ready to take him off your list now or you still have a point to prove?

TheGoodJoe:
..................................................Nwakeme(CF)
.S. Moses(LMF).................Iheanacho(AMF).................V. Moses(RMF)
................................................................Mikel(CMF)
............................................Ndidi(DMF)
......Echiejile(LB).....................................................................Aina(RB)
.........................Balogun(CB)....................Ekong(CB)
...................................................Alampasu(GK)

My preliminary starting eleven. There will be fluctuations in my list as camping reports filter in. Nwakeme got the nod ahead of Ighalo because of his skills and pace which I feel is a critical factor to break down the Camerounians.

S. Moses also breaks in over Iwobi based on the same criteria. He just needs to focus on working with his team mates. Iwobi needs to do lots of stamina training if he is to make it with the team. Based on stamina, speed and skills, Simon gets the nod.

Aina comes in based on his training with Chelsea and getting the nod to play under Conte. That is a big plus.

Alampasu gets my nod due to previous reports of his performance in camp. But, Ezenwa is a huge challenge.

Onazi dropped because of the gaps he left in the last game.

TheGoodJoe:


The best bet to know who will click in match day is from camping performances. That is the closest yardstick. Not 1949 hattrick.