BascoVanVeli:


What i think u mean is a seasoned vet. He has enough experience for me after a full season in the epl and also playing champions league. Sane would be right to ask for help adjusting, a year is enough it doesn't take a lifetime.

AIG07:

all accolades should be directed to d super analysts who have been keeping d threads going.

you're highly welcome-hope to see more of you here.

TheGoodJoe:


I do not disagree that Iheanacho has enough experience. I think we should kill the word experience. That I my point. We can not tag Iheanacho an experienced player but he is experienced enough.

The question should be, is Iheanacho good enough for the team? It is easier to make the right decision. Yes.

Was Iheanacho better than Bony last season? Yes. That would have saved Pellegrini the stress of juggling playing Bony because of experience over Nacho.

When Rohr goes to camp with his lads. His job is to find the best keeper. The experience talk is a big distraction from clear choices.

AIG07:
Hmmm... My own mind no even de this goalie matter again. Na how tomorow n sunday matches go go smoothly-na im i just de think.

We can't afford to loose more players to injuries(read that algeria has lost Bentaleb to injury).
I'll rather have 10 best players who de gidigba for pitch n an average goalie than having a best goalkeeper between d sticks n an average half-fit 10players, atleast d former will cover d weakness of d team.

E de do me as if make our players no feature for their respective clubs wknd matches.

Jefersoun:
We are not talking about having so much experience, but the anxiety that comes with doing something for the first time in a new terrain. Assuming if it was to be a new player, there wouldn't be much concern. But the keeper's position is hyper sensitive.

TheGoodJoe:


How do you know Alampasu will be anxious? You are judging based on your belief. Not on what you are sure of.

There are many young keepers who made debuts and put in brilliant performances.

So you will prefer us dropping a better option because of a belief that the better option can get anxious.

Jefersoun:
Did they debut for their national team in an important and highly tensed game? That is the question. We all know that we as human, tend to feel a bit uncomfortable starting or doing something for the first time, be it a new job, project or whatsoever. Ok take for example, Ikeme wasn't that excellent in his first game for SE, but with time he became better.

TheGoodJoe:


When we talk of an experience player, we are not talking of youngsters. When there is an award for young player of the year, it is not for experienced players.

Iheanacho is a promising talent, not experienced player.

BascoVanVeli:


Who told u Ikeme wasn't that excellent in Tanzania? Btw he did so right after losing his club place to a costly mistake. On paper he was not the best choice but football isn't played on paper.

BascoVanVeli:


Ok look at the golden boy Sanches, the boy has already played and won a Euro final and before that he was in the champions league. At his age he has more experience than alot of older players.

Jefersoun:
Did they debut for their national team in an important and highly tensed game? That is the question. We all know that we as human, tend to feel a bit uncomfortable starting or doing something for the first time, be it a new job, project or whatsoever. Ok take for example, Ikeme wasn't that excellent in his first game for SE, but with time he became better.

Jefersoun:
Was he that excellent compared to our last match. And to think of it tanzania was a lesser opposition to zambia. Let us forget about this argument jor. Time to pray for an injury free SE.

TheGoodJoe:


Sanches does not have more experience than Osman of Everton. Osman is more experience but Sanches is better.

Sanches is a promising talent that won the Euros and plays in a top club. Not more experienced.

tbaba1234:
Ndidi is the probably the best Defensive midfielder in Belgium, destined for the top, it seems. Is it time to drop Onazi for Ndidi. I believe that they can be played together with mikel pushed further forward.

Nigeria vs Algeria: Wilfred Ndidi Should Pair Mikel In Midfield Not Onazi- View From Belgium

As Nigeria gear up for the World Cup 2018 qualifiers game against Algeria in Uyo, a game that has been termed the sternest test yet for manager Gernot Rohr. The coach has been urged to play Wilfred Ndidi in the middle alongside Mikel Obi.

Ndidi was played from the right full back position in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Zambia in Ndola, but Belgium based African Football expert Willy Musonda believes the 20 year old is under utilised.

” I saw the game between Nigeria and Zambia and I think Ndidi didn’t play up to 50 % of his abilities. In Belgium he is about the best defensive midfielder in the country” He told Owngoalnigeria.com.

“His passing range and his success with tackles have been one of the strength on which Genk have been building from since last season. He has added goals to his game as well, something you hardly see in defence minded players.

” It’s a no brainer, for the amount of space he covers against Algeria, I expect the Nigerian coach to play him from the middle, he could be the link between defence and attack.

” He doesn’t commit foul around the edge of the box or in dangerous position and his recovery rate is second to none. Rohr should be brave enough to drop Eddy Onazi and play Wilfred Ndidi in the middle”.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/04/nigeria-vs-algeria-wilfred-ndidi-should-pair-mikel-in-midfield-not-onazi-view-from-belgium/

safarigirl:
....but Alampasu is already playing club football

BascoVanVeli:


but Dele has also had a full season in Portugal. He was a second choice but decided to go play football, we can't punish him for doing the right thing. The other 2 have one meaningful start between then so whoever starts will basically be thrown in. There is no easy decision to be made here we will be taking a gamble with anyone of them so why not start them on equal note. Just don't write Dele off so soon.

TheGoodJoe:


Preseason? That is now a criteria for experience.

tbaba1234:
Ndidi is the probably the best Defensive midfielder in Belgium, destined for the top, it seems. Is it time to drop Onazi for Ndidi. I believe that they can be played together with mikel pushed further forward.

Nigeria vs Algeria: Wilfred Ndidi Should Pair Mikel In Midfield Not Onazi- View From Belgium

As Nigeria gear up for the World Cup 2018 qualifiers game against Algeria in Uyo, a game that has been termed the sternest test yet for manager Gernot Rohr. The coach has been urged to play Wilfred Ndidi in the middle alongside Mikel Obi.

Ndidi was played from the right full back position in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Zambia in Ndola, but Belgium based African Football expert Willy Musonda believes the 20 year old is under utilised.

” I saw the game between Nigeria and Zambia and I think Ndidi didn’t play up to 50 % of his abilities. In Belgium he is about the best defensive midfielder in the country” He told Owngoalnigeria.com.

“His passing range and his success with tackles have been one of the strength on which Genk have been building from since last season. He has added goals to his game as well, something you hardly see in defence minded players.

” It’s a no brainer, for the amount of space he covers against Algeria, I expect the Nigerian coach to play him from the middle, he could be the link between defence and attack.

” He doesn’t commit foul around the edge of the box or in dangerous position and his recovery rate is second to none. Rohr should be brave enough to drop Eddy Onazi and play Wilfred Ndidi in the middle”.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/04/nigeria-vs-algeria-wilfred-ndidi-should-pair-mikel-in-midfield-not-onazi-view-from-belgium/

lakesidepapa:



Hey hey.!!! they should leave Onazi at the blocking role with Mikel, there combo have been great and they keep understanding themselves. Ndidi can replace Onazi as a Sub or when Eddy is injured. Besides, Ndidi is NOT better than Eddy.! Yes.!


@He doesn’t commit foul around the edge of the box or in dangerous position.
I can't believe this, Ndidi committed a fowl against a Atl bibao player in the 18 yard box and it was a penalty. We should just stick with the Onazi-Mikel.

goldfish80:

He plays in a developmental league. Caseranse plays in a league closer to the last tier in Portuguese football than it is to the first division.
It's just like out version of the Nigerian amateur league.

I've seen a few games in the Portuguese division 1, apart from the big teams (Braga, Porto, Sporting Lisbon) the average crowd attendance in the top tier is very very poor. Sometimes you can hear the echo around the stadium when teams ppay(to tell you how empty the stadium is).

In the Portuguese 3rd division, where teams play at neighbourhood parks, average crowd attendance could be just a hand full of families /students.

This is not meant to slight Alampasu, but to give you a detailed idea the level which Alampasu plays. Ask yourself if that level is international quality level required to get capped.

How many players in that league are internationals for their countries?
We cannot handle the game against Algeria with kids gloves.

goldfish80:

Give me names of players in the Portuguese 3rd division who are internationals for their country.

safarigirl:


I'm sure he experienced enough crowd jitters when he played at the finals of an U17 World Cup


. is it the crowd that will scare him? Is that why he shouldn't be played? Cuz he might freak out if he sees a large crowd?

Doesn't he play other games outside his tier in Portugal? You know, like how the English clubs play other games to unite the different tiers....

TheGoodJoe:


You can not attribute a reaction of someone to the same reaction of others. Remember, the other teams with these young keepers had quality keepers already.

If Enyeama or Ikeme was in camp, this discussion will not take place. I am talking of the current keepers selected. An 18 year old De Gea who made his debut for Atletico Madrid and later helped the team to win the Europa League and UEFA Super Cup will bench Ezenwa and Akpeyi.

BascoVanVeli:

No we r on the same page but he was even better in Tanzania he kept a clean sheet.

lakesidepapa:



Hey hey.!!! they should leave Onazi at the blocking role with Mikel, there combo have been great and they keep understanding themselves. Ndidi can replace Onazi as a Sub or when Eddy is injured. Besides, Ndidi is NOT better than Eddy.! Yes.!


@He doesn’t commit foul around the edge of the box or in dangerous position.
I can't believe this, Ndidi committed a fowl against a Atl bibao player in the 18 yard box and it was a penalty. We should just stick with the Onazi-Mikel.

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