TheLoneCitizen:


Great analysis, but I actually don't agree that Ndidi imploded due to the shift in momentum as the reason behind his sending off.

Ndidi was red carded in that game because the referee wanted to assert control over that game.

In the 18 minutes between Osimhen's two goals, a foul was committed every two and a half minutes, compared to every 5 and a half before Osimhen's goal.

Despite this only one yellow was shown. After Osimhen's goal the ref handed two more.

Ndidi's attempted tug on Ounas (he didn't even catch him) at the halfway line was a free kick, nothing more.

Ndidi was carded because the ref was getting irritated at the escalating nature of the game not because Ndidi could no longer handle the intensity.
He had a teriffic game so no slander is allowed.

Subzero047:


This one still dey watch now

Subzero047:


Gattuso's Napoli never passed the ball that well

TheSuperNerd:
Lol.... Slander, My good man? Nah... Don't misinterpret and read too much into the terms "give in".

He gave in to the temptation to stop Napoli's flow in that one moment whether by hook or crook. Lol
And he was already on a yellow card. Remember that.

He had a choice to not pull on that player but he did. It was in the middle of the pitch. Ndidi just made the wrong choice in that one instant and the momentum was clearly with Napoli. That foul was Ndidi's way of trying to kill that momentum.
Leicester were on the back foot trying to close out the game seeing Napoli were trying to go for the kill with a winner.

He had a very decent game. His stats still stand strong despite the red but he got red carded and it was the right decision unfortunately.

Ndidi is my guy. Even the devil knows that. I have endured and battled proper Slander on the lad. You should know that.

So biko, don't give new meaning to the word "slander". When you see Slander, you will know. No be person go tell you. Hahahahahaha

TheLoneCitizen:
Okay then, I thought you were insinuating that the game became too fast for Ndidi and he caved in under pressure.

It was a tactical foul and not a stonewall yellow. The ref used his own discretion so as to control the game yet his decision is very contentious. He knew a 92nd minute red wouldn't affect the balance of the game.

Ndidi is 100% absolved.

TheLoneCitizen:


I think you're overreaching here, mate, there's actually no difference in playing style whether eye test or statistically between Gattuso's Napoli and Spalleti's.

The main difference here is change in mentality.

Last season, Gattuso never substituted Insigne when Napoli weren't winning, only once in 42 games, when they were losing 3-1. No matter how badly Insigne plays only injury will force Gattuso to remove his talisman.

So I was surprised when at 2-1, Spalleti subbed off Insigne with 16 minutes to go. He did the same thing against Juventus when the score was 1-1.
Which means in just 4 games, he has outdone Gattuso in ruthlessness.

This is good for Osimhen because he will understand that if he doesn't perform, this manager will not pamper him.

Another one. When Osimhen partied in Nigeria last season and contracted covid, Gattuso criticised him fairly then later tried to downplay it. Spalleti has shown that he doesn't tolerate indsicpline.

This season, when Osimhen was sent off, even when the media defended him, Spalleti blasted him for the red card. To show that the red card wasn't worth it, his ban was lifted, but Spalleti never defended him.

Another good lesson for Osimhen.

There's nothing different about defeating Juventus at home, they did that to a better Ronaldo-manned one last year.

There's nothing different about outpassing an heavily altered Leicester side, they never went behind home or away against a better Real Sociedad side in last year's Europa League without Osimhen.

The main difference is the mentality and this is where Osimhen will better his game.

Melvinity:
Nacho still knows how to play 10 o... Those passes he kept on dishing was so eye catching

TheSuperNerd:
An Anjorin moment of magic

Check out 19 y/o Faustino Anjorin's 89th min stunner to rescue a point for 10-man Lokomotiv Moscow in their UEL group stage game vs Marseille at home.

Check from 8:27...

What a way and a moment to score your first club goal.

Note: He came off the bench on 63mins. First goal for the Moscow Giants in only 38mins+ of football for his new club across two games now.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypq05VewDsE

fabyom:
You are so disrespectful! Who is this one?

TheLoneCitizen:


I think you're overreaching here, mate, there's actually no difference in playing style whether eye test or statistically between Gattuso's Napoli and Spalleti's.

The main difference here is change in mentality.

Last season, Gattuso never substituted Insigne when Napoli weren't winning, only once in 42 games, when they were losing 3-1. No matter how badly Insigne plays only injury will force Gattuso to remove his talisman.

So I was surprised when at 2-1, Spalleti subbed off Insigne with 16 minutes to go. He did the same thing against Juventus when the score was 1-1.
Which means in just 4 games, he has outdone Gattuso in ruthlessness.

This is good for Osimhen because he will understand that if he doesn't perform, this manager will not pamper him.

Another one. When Osimhen partied in Nigeria last season and contracted covid, Gattuso criticised him fairly then later tried to downplay it. Spalleti has shown that he doesn't tolerate indsicpline.

This season, when Osimhen was sent off, even when the media defended him, Spalleti blasted him for the red card. To show that the red card wasn't worth it, his ban was lifted, but Spalleti never defended him.

Another good lesson for Osimhen.

There's nothing different about defeating Juventus at home, they did that to a better Ronaldo-manned one last year.

There's nothing different about outpassing an heavily altered Leicester side, they never went behind home or away against a better Real Sociedad side in last year's Europa League without Osimhen.

The main difference is the mentality and this is where Osimhen will better his game.

orriyomi33:
TheSupernerd will be so pleased.

TheSuperNerd:
From my own observational POV, this is truly so spot on.

Well said Citizen. 100% well observed.

Subzero047:


This Napoli side's passing was better I'm not talking about the substitution or the mentality

nairalandankrah:
Osimhen has left not a few tongues wagging

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/09/17/victor-osimhen-looks-like-liverpools-perfect-divock-origi-alternative/

12large1:
Kelechi best traits are Clinical finishing and creating chances. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the stamina, strength, passing ability to play as a number 10, and he is best utilized as an 8 or support striker. You want your best chances to fall to kelechi because he is a clinical Finisher. For now, iwobi or Nwakali are the best options as a 10.

12large1:
Kelechi best traits are Clinical finishing and creating chances. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the stamina, strength, passing ability to play as a number 10, and he is best utilized as an 8 or support striker. You want your best chances to fall to kelechi because he is a clinical Finisher. For now, iwobi or Nwakali are the best options as a 10.

TheSuperNerd:
Tom Dele-Bashiru made the Skybet/EFL Championship Team of the Midweek.

As you all already know, he bagged a fine Brace in Reading's 3-1 win.


My Full midweek Naija Players report drops on Friday so until then.

TheSuperNerd:
Osimhen: Air Victor Truly Takes off in 21/22

OSIMHEN walked into England.... into the midlands, into the Kingpower and walked out A King.

[b]He leaves England tonight with his name on the lips of every English fan and journalist who saw the game. Now they will understand the Hypes. [/b]he should come to man United next season

He does have a thing for playing against English sides. Even his first UCL goal and top performance came against another English side in Chelsea.

Osimhen is a player several of the top English clubs will now covet after such a super Commanding showing against one of their own AGAIN!

The Monster Machine is cooking. My Boy, My man, My Monster is Balling.... and season is still young. We move...

charlesemeka85:
...

Beloved3:
God bless Osimhen. A fan's special moment is that moment Osimhen ran over to the Napoli fans to celebrate after a sensational last minute goal.

TheLoneCitizen:


I don't think you watched Gattuso's Napoli a lot, hence the discredit. But your opinion, mate and I respect that.

comodo:

Insigne will never give him something to attack. Even when he just needs to send the ball across the face of the goal. Rather he will cut back to do his insgine goal. Nonsense and selfish insigne. Soon spalleti will put him up for sale.